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School of Archaeology and Anthropology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
How many courses do you know that provide tools required to unravel past lives from ancient sites and objects? This course aims to do just that, giving you an introduction to archaeology and the various techniques archaeologists use to investigate the past. Archaeologists dig holes in the ground, but they also work underwater, in museums and in laboratories. You will learn about all these archaeologies, get hands-on experience working with archaeological materials and develop skills required to review and interpret the archaeological literature.
Portfolio of laboratory worksheets (stage 1)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
7 x 300 word essays within laboratory worksheets (stage 2)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Short answer exam (3 hours, held during the formal examination period)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of laboratories; and b) 94 hours of film screenings and independent student research, reading and writing.
Renfrew, C. and P. Bahn. 2008. Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice (5th Edition or equivalent). London: Thames and Hudson.