Unit name | Introduction to Historical Archaeology |
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Unit code | ARCHM0053 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Saunders |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
An introduction to the archaeology of the modern world, 1500-2008 AD. The course will trace the archaeological remains of European expansion during the past 500 years, and will teach comparative approaches to this material. The unit will begin with an introduction to archaeology, texts, the modern world and the 'people without history'. Subsequent themes will comprise the archaeology of European expansion, 18th and 19th century Europe, colonial Archaeology in the New World, Africa and Asia, industrial archaeology, and the archaeology of the 20th century. Cultural Resource Management and contested archaeologies will be considered in the final session.
Aims:
To provide the student with a sound understanding of the archaeology of the modern world, and previous approaches to its interpretation. Specific subjects which this unit aims to cover include:
This unit will also include practical skills training in conservation and heritage management (3 days) and the archaeological use of documents (3 days).
Students will understand the scope and nature of the historical archaeology of the modern world, previous approaches to it interpretation, and archaeological perspectives upon historical processes and comparative analysis.
Lectures (and fieldtrips - hence number of hours required, including need to cover subject).
Presentation (15 mins) worth 25% and an essay of 3000 words worth 75%.