Overview
Archaeological analysis of the emergence of a globalised modern world since ca. 1500 AD, with consideration of issues including colonialism, culture contact, missionisation, diaspora, ethnicity, class, gender and indigeneity.
This introduction to the field of Historical Archaeology explains how archaeology contributes to our knowledge of the recent past and the emergence of modern society. We focus particularly on colonial encounters in New Zealand and the Pacific, Australia, and North America, with case studies exploring interactions between indigenous peoples and European settlers, and the gradual emergence of new cultural identities. As well as lectures and guided reading on the subject, practical classes introduce students to the analysis of historical artefacts. Historical archaeology is one of the major areas of employment for archaeology graduates in New Zealand.
About this paper
| Paper title | Historical Archaeology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Anthropology |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level ANTH points or 108 points
- Restriction
- ARCH 202, ANTH 216
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- May not be credited together with ARCH210 passed in 2013.
- Eligibility
Suitable for students in any subject.
- Contact
- More information link
Please visit the Programme of Archaeology
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Tim Thomas
Contributing Lecturers:
- Teaching Arrangements
Taught via lectures and practicals.
- Textbooks
Course readings are provided through eReserve on Blackboard.
- Course outline
Will be available on Blackboard at the beginning of the course.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The learning aims and objectives focus on self-directed, research based learning and the development of a critical approach to Historical Archaeology.
By the end of the course, students should have:
- A deep understanding and knowledge of how historical archaeology is conducted and what it has contributed to understanding the foundations of the modern world
- A detailed familiarity with selected practical skills in historical archaeology
- An ability to locate and critically assess relevant literature and to write well researched and cogently argued essays
Overview
Archaeological analysis of the emergence of a globalised modern world since ca. 1500 AD, with consideration of issues including colonialism, culture contact, missionisation, diaspora, ethnicity, class, gender and indigeneity.
This introduction to the field of Historical Archaeology explains how archaeology contributes to our knowledge of the recent past and the emergence of modern society. We focus particularly on colonial encounters in New Zealand and the Pacific, Australia and North America, with case studies exploring interactions between indigenous peoples and European settlers, and the gradual emergence of new cultural identities. As well as lectures and guided reading on the subject, practical classes introduce students to the analysis of historical artefacts. Historical archaeology is one of the major areas of employment for archaeology graduates in New Zealand.
About this paper
| Paper title | Historical Archaeology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Anthropology |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level ANTH points or 108 points
- Restriction
- ARCH 202, ANTH 216
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- May not be credited together with ARCH210 passed in 2013.
- Eligibility
Suitable for students in any subject.
- Contact
- More information link
Please visit the Programme of Archaeology website.
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Tim Thomas
Contributing Lecturers:
- Teaching Arrangements
Taught via lectures and practicals.
- Textbooks
Course readings are provided through eReserve.
- Course outline
Will be available on Aoroa at the beginning of the course.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The learning aims and objectives focus on self-directed, research-based learning and the development of a critical approach to Historical Archaeology.
By the end of the course, students should have:
- A deep understanding and knowledge of how historical archaeology is conducted and what it has contributed to understanding the foundations of the modern world
- A detailed familiarity with selected practical skills in historical archaeology
- An ability to locate and critically assess relevant literature and to write well-researched and cogently argued essays