Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond Course - University of Reading
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Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 59 / per course *
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Introduction
Get an introduction to studying archaeology, exploring exciting discoveries in the Vale of Pewsey, near Stonehenge and Avebury.
Chart the progress of an archaeological excavation from dig to lab and beyond.
We’ll show you around our field school at the Vale of Pewsey, a relatively untouched site compared to its famous neighbour, Stonehenge.
Excavation is more than just digging with a trowel. You’ll investigate how and where to dig, collect, record and store precious finds and take a closer look at what you can learn from a discovery once you’ve found it.
One of the most intriguing finds of all is a burial site and you’ll examine the archaeological methods employed in the study of the dead. How can you recreate the life, health and occupation of an individual just from their skeletal remains?
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Explain how an archaeological dig works, from the planning stages, through excavation, to the analysis and storage of artefacts.
- Summarise the basic characteristics of all archaeological periods from the Mesolithic to the post-medieval period (c.8000 BC-AD 1900).
- Describe the main ways in which archaeologists analyse human skeletons.
- Debate some of the key issues facing archaeology today.
- Understand the transferable skills you will acquire from studying archaeology.
Who is the course for?
No prior experience in archaeology is needed. This course is designed for anyone interested in studying for an archaeology degree at university. However, anyone with an enthusiastic interest in archaeology is very welcome to join us too.
Who will you learn with?
| Duncan Garrow Duncan Garrow teaches and researches later European prehistory (with a particular focus on Britain) and archaeological theory at the University of Reading. | Mary Lewis I am a human osteologist (bone specialist) specialising in the recognition of disease in children. | Amanda Clarke I am a field archaeologist who has worked on excavations of all periods, all over the world. I specialise in the teaching of archaeological field techniques and organising large excavation projects. |
Who developed the course?
University of Reading
The University of Reading has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise.
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