Archaeological Field Methods

(3-6 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Fieldwork is a key research tool in archaeology and develops many skills that have extensive professional applications. This course provides, by use of bona-fide archaeological sites, knowledge of methods and the techniques that may be applied in archaeological contexts. The emphasis of this course is on gaining competence, or developing an existing competence, in the broad range of techniques involved in fieldwork practice. During fieldwork, students undertake surface exploration and excavation, environmental sampling techniques and recording. After fieldwork, students will be involved in post-excavation processing and archival work. The course is tailored to archaeology students.