ARCH6040 Archaeology of the Central Andes
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course critically reviews the archaeology of Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and Argentina, and Ecuador. It will outline the various culture periods including the Late Preceramic and Initial; Chavin; Mochica; Tiwanaku and Wari, Chimu and Inka focussing in particular on the North and Central Coasts and the southern Highlands of Peru. Settlement pattern studies and the analysis of art and material culture play an important role in this course. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Written work to the value of 5000 words. |
| 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 |
Keatinge, R. Peruvian Prehistory, Cambridge University Press, 1988. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Studies |
| Academic Contact | Mr Ian Farrington |
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