ARCH6006 The History of Archaeology: Discovering the Past
| Offered By | School of Archaeology & Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The intellectual developments in archaeology are examined in this course. The emergence of archaeological thought in Antiquarianism, the development of cultural evolutionism, culture history and processual archaeology are all explored. The course focuses on the way influential discoveries were made, the influence of rivalries and political/social pressures on archaeological research, and the development of archaeological practice. |
| Learning Outcomes | Students will acquire knowledge of the history of archaeological thought and an understanding of archaeological theory and practice. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Essay (70%), two tutorial presentations and written summary(15% each). |
| Workload |
Normally offered in alternate years |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Archaeology |
| Preliminary Reading |
Trigger, B. A History of Archaeological Thought, Cambridge University Press, 1990. |
| Academic Contact | Prof Peter Hiscock |
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