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AR2201:06

Principles of Archaeological Investigation

Townsville

HECS Band 1

64 hours lectures/practicals. April block mode.

Staff:

Dr D Roe.

This subject gives a theoretical and practical introduction to a series of techniques that are employed in the design and execution of archaeological research projects. The topics that are addressed include: ethical, legal and practical aspects of fieldwork; site documentation and surveying methods; excavation techniques; the employment of specialist techniques and approaches to data collection, processing and interpretation.

Learning Objectives:

understanding of the basic aims and principles of archaeological investigation;

knowledge of a range of theoretical frameworks and associated survey and excavation methodology;

understanding of practical procedures in the field and laboratory;

understanding of ethical issues within the discipline.

Assessment by practical exercises (60%); two-hour end-of-semester examination (40%).