Introduction to Archaeology

(5 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This interdisciplinary module offers an introduction to archaeology, providing a grounding in the main concepts, methodologies, and techniques of investigating the past through material evidence and physical environments. Topics will include the identification and ways of investigating archaeological sites and materials, as well as how archaeologists and cultural heritage practitioners disseminate, preserve, and curate the past for professional and public audiences. A key component of this module will be introducing the multi-disciplinary nature of the subject; lectures and seminars will cover topics that demonstrate the application of modern scientific and digital technologies to ancient landscapes and materials; included will be uses of Geophysical Information Systems, Environmental Analyses, Ancient DNA, and the creation and management of databases. Tutorials and workshops will focus on methods and approaches, and the presentation of data and its interpretation.