ARCH8807 Advanced Archaeology Field School

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Overview

This topic builds upon students' previous knowledge to provide training in a range of advanced field methods. The topic will contain some lecture and workshop content, but will mostly be directed towards teaching students hands-on technical skills.

Aims

This topic aims to:

Develop advanced field skills associated with the practice of archaeology and cultural heritage management in Australia and overseas
Further develop students' knowledge of ethical practice in archaeology
Advance students' familiarity with theoretical, methodological and political issues in archaeological research

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Accurately and appropriately record sites, artefacts and landscapes at an advanced level

Undertake research with communities in an ethical and culturally appropriate way

Understand the diverse techniques used in archaeological site and artefact recording, management, and conservation

Appropriately record, store, and disseminate findings relating to archaeology

Record and document the fieldwork process to an acceptable professional standard

Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

1 Admission into GCCHM-Graduate Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management
1a Admission into GCARCH-Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
1b Admission into GCSM-Graduate Certificate in Screen and Media Production
1c Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1d Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1e Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
1f Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1g Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1h Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1i Admission into MSMI-Master of Screen and Media Production [1.5 years]

Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i))

Anti-requisites:

Additional information

Special enrolment conditions

Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.hass@flinders.edu.au.

Handbook

Advanced Archaeology Field School

ARCH8807