Archaeological Practice 1

Course content

The course gives an introduction to essential archaeological methods, which includes practical (excavation, stratigraphy, survey) as well as more theoretical (typology, dating, analysis) aspects. A short introduction to archaeological theory and research history is also included. The course is the necessary preparation for archaeological fieldwork in Near Eastern archaeology (participation in a field school/archaeological project requires a passed exam in this course).

Education

Fagstudieordning Bacheloruddannelserne i assyriologi, nærorientalsk arkæologi og ægyptologi (Mellemøstens sprog og samfund), 2019

Learning outcome

BA 2019-studieordning
Arkæologisk praksis 1 (aktivitetskode HNAB00161E)

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, discussions, practical excercises (with archaeological material).

Literature

Balme, J. and A. Paterson (eds.) 2013. Archaeology in Practice. A Student Guide to Archaeological Analysis. London: Blackwell Publishing.
Greene, K. & Moore, T.2010 Archaeology: An Introduction (5th ed.). London: Routledge
Renfrew, C. & P. Bahn 2020: Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice. London: Routledge.

Recommended prerequisites

Being able to reading English and German texts.

Feedback form

Oral

Individual

The class has some quizzes, the fieldschool gives individual feedback

Exam