Course overview
This advanced archaeological field methods course will introduce students to the key concepts, protocols and skills needed for archaeological investigations. We will explore best practice for archaeological fieldwork including working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Students will critically assess past field practices and reporting from archaeological field programs. Our primary focus for this course is teaching standard archaeological field skills such as surveying, excavation, mapping, and more. This will equip students with skills needed for further research or employment as an archaeologist with government, consultancy firms and other organisations.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand how to plan archaeological fieldwork in line with research questions
- Understand the key field skills used by archaeologists today
- Be skilled as working as part of a team to achieve archaeological outcomes
- Have developed industry-appropriate written and oral communication skills
- Have developed industry-appropriate written and oral communication skills
- Understand the unique political, ethical and cultural issues surrounding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and archaeological fieldwork