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School of Archaeology &Ancient HistoryModule AR1009Academic Year:Semester:Time and location:First meeting:Module coordinator:2009-20101Tuesday, 11.00‐1.00SAAH Bone Lab(some weeks meet on Wednesday – please checkthe schedule)6 OctoberDr Alasdair Brookse-mail:amb72@le.ac.ukRoom:106Office hours:Your individual appointments(e.g. tutorials, seminars):document prepared by:AR1009Practical Aims andMethods in ArchaeologyTuesday 2:00-4:00 (Fridays by appt.)n/a Alasdair Brooks, 28 September 200928 September 2009
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1AR1009 Practical Aims and Methods in ArchaeologyWeighting:10 creditsCoordinator:Dr Alasdair BrooksOther tutors:Dr. Mark Gillings, Ian Reeds, Dr. Ruth Young, Debbie Miles‐Williams, Dr.Audrey Horning, Dr. Richard ThomasModuleoutline:Aims:This first year module is designed to dovetail with AR1007 and providepractical experience across a broad spectrum of archaeological activities.This course covers a range of techniques required in the survey,excavation and study of an archaeological site. It begins with anintroduction to contract archaeology, introduces surveying andgeophysical prospection and provides experience excavation and thetechniques required to record archaeological deposits.1. Highlight how archaeological excavations are planned and undertaken2. Introduce students to the techniques required in surveying andgeophysical prospection3. Introduce the principles of archaeological excavation4. Demonstrate the skills required to excavate and record a siteIntendedlearningoutcomes:5. Highlight the techniques required during post‐excavation.By the end of the module students should:1. Understand the decision‐making processes and logistic considerationsrequired in the planning and undertaking of an archaeologicalexcavation2. Carry out some basic surveying3. Participate in a geophysical survey4. Interpret excavated features from an archaeological siteMethod(s) ofteaching:Method ofassessment:AR10095. Demonstrate how different forms of archaeological evidence arerecorded and what information they can provideLectures, site visits, fieldwork & discussionThe module will be assessed through coursework. The students mustcomplete a report outlining how they would approach the survey andexcavation of an archaeological site. This report, which constitutes 100%of this module, is to be 2000‐2500 words long and submitted to the SchoolOffice by 5pm on Monday 7th December 2008.28 September 2009
2Teaching scheduleWeek 26.10.09Course introduction & tour of Leicester Museum store(part OUT): – ABWeek 313.10.09Different roles in archaeology & tour of ULAS – ABWeek 421.10.091:00PMIntroduction to fieldwalking (OUT) – MG and IR.Note this is a Wednesday afternoon; meet in the Schoolfoyer, not the bone lab.Week 527.10.091:00PMIntroduction to geophysical survey (OUT) – MG and IRNote this is a Wednesday afternoon; meet in the Schoolfoyer, not the bone lab.Week 603.11.09Dating techniques in practice – RYWeek 710.11.09READING WEEKWeek 817.11.09Context recording and the Harris Matrix ‐ AHWeek 924.11.09 &25.11.09Week 1001.12.09Archaeological illustration (DRAWING OFFICE) –DM‐WThis week the class will be divided into two groups, oneon the 25th, the other on the 26th, as the drawing office istoo small for the entire group.Introduction to the archaeology of standing remains(OUT) – DO’SWeek 118.12.09AR1009Interpreting environmental data (LAB) ‐ RT28 September 2009
3ReadingThe below list of readings can also be found on Blackboard. The Blackboard list includesadditional readings that you may read to learn more about specific topics. This isparticularly true of finds analysis, where there are many detailed texts available onspecific areas of specialisation.General archaeologyAdkins, L. and Adkins, R. 1982. A Thesaurus of British Archaeology. Newton Abbot: Davidand Charles.Bahn, P. (ed.) 1992. Collins Dictionary of Archaeology. Glasgow: HarperCollins.Barker, G. (eds.) 1999. Companion Encyclopaedia of Archaeology (2 vols).London: Routledge.Bray, W. and Trump, D. 1982. The Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology (2nd ed.).Harmondsworth: Penguin.Champion, S. 1980. A Dictionary of Terms and Techniques in Archaeology. London:Phaidon.Gamble, C. 2001. Archaeology. The Basics. London: Routledge.Greene, K. 2002. Archaeology: an Introduction (4th edn). London: Routledge.Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P. 2004. Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (4thed.). London: Thames and Hudson.Whitehouse, R. 1983. The Macmillan Dictionary of Archaeology. London: Macmillan.AR100928 September 2009
4Surveying and geophysicsBettess, F. 1998. Surveying for Archaeologists. Durham: Department of Archaeology:University of Durham.Bowden, M. 1999. Unravelling the landscape: an inquisitive approach to archaeology. Stroud:Tempus.Clark, A. 1990. Seeing Beneath the Soil: Prospecting Methods in Archaeology. London:Batsford.Farrar, R. 1987. Survey by Prismatic Compass. London: Council for British Archaeology.Gaffney, C. and Gater, J. 1993. Practice and method in the application of geophysicalteachniques in archaeology. In Hunter, J. R. and Ralston, I. B. M. Archaeological ResourceManagement in the UK: an Introduction. Stroud: Alan Sutton.Gaffney, C. and Gater, J. 2003. Revealing the Buried Past: Geophysics for Archaeologists.Stroud: Tempus.Excavation techniquesBarker, P. 1983. Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. London: Batsford.Barker, P. 1986. Understanding Archaeological Excavation. London: Batsford.Brown, A. 1987. Fieldwork for Archaeologists and Local Historians. London: Batsford.Collis, J. 2004. Digging up the Past: an Introduction to Archaeological Investigation. Stroud:Sutton.Drewett, P. 1999. Field Archaeology: an Introduction. London: Routledge.Harris, E. 1989. Principles of Archaeological Stratigraphy (2nd edn.). London:AR100928 September 2009
5Academic Press.Roskams, S. 2001. Excavation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Spence, C. (ed.) 1994. Site Manual. London: Museum of London.The archaeology of standing buildingsMorris, R.K. 2000. The Archaeology of Buildings. Stroud: Tempus.Stephens, W.B. 1994. Sources for English Local History. Phillimore.Conservation and archive managementAnon. 1983. Packaging and Storage of Freshly‐Excavated Artefacts from Archaeological Sites.London: U.K. Institute for ConservationWalker, K. 1990. Guidelines for the Preparation of Excavation Archives for Long‐Term Storage.London: UKIC Archaeology SectionWilkinson, D., Neal, V. and Leigh, D. 1998. First Aid for Finds. London : Rescue and theArchaeology Section of the United Kingdom Institute for Conservation with the Museumof LondonFinds AnalysisAdams, W.Y. and Adams, E.W. 1991. Archaeological Typology and Practical Reality. ADialectical Approach to Artefact Classification and Sorting. Cambridge: CambridgeUniversity PressAndrews, K. and Doonan, R. 2003. Test Tubes & Trowels: Using Science in Archaeology.Stroud: Tempus Publishing.AR100928 September 2009
6Brothwell, D. 1981. Digging up Bones. London: British Museum.Cox, M. and Mays, S. (eds.) 2003. Human Osteology in Archaeology and Forensic Science.London: Greenwich Medical MediaDavis, S. 1987. The Archaeology of Animals. London: Batsford.Henderson, J. 2000. The Science and Archaeology of Materials: an Investigation of InorganicMaterials. London: Routledge.Mays, S. 1998. The Archaeology of Human Bones. London: Routledge.O’Connor, T. P. 2003. The Analysis of Urban Animal Bone Assemblages: A Handbook forArchaeologists. York: Council for British Archaeology for the York Archaeological Trust.Orton, C., Tyers, P. and Vince, A. 1994. Pottery in Archaeology. Cambridge: CambridgeUniversity Press.Pollard, A. M. and Heron, C. 1996. Archaeological Chemistry. Cambridge: Royal Society ofChemistry.Rackham J. 1994. Animal Bones. London: British Museum Press.Reitz, E. J. and Wing, E. S. 1999. Zooarchaeology. Oxford: Oxford University PressRice, P. M. 1987. Pottery analysis: a Sourcebook. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.Roberts, C. and Manchester, K. 1997. The Archaeology of Disease. Stroud:Sutton Publishing.AR100928 September 2009
7Shopland, N. 2004. Archaeological Finds: an Introduction. Stroud: Tempus.Archaeological illustrationAdkins, L. 1989. Archaeological Illustration. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Steiner, M. 2005. Approaches to Archaeological Illustration: A Handbook. London: Council forBritish Archaeology.AR100928 September 2009
Archaeological illustration (DRAWING OFFICE) – DM‐W This week the class will be divided into two groups, one on the 25. th, the other on the 26. th, as the drawing office is too small for the entire group. Week 10 01.12.09 Introduction to the archaeology of standing remains (OUT) – DO’S Week 11 8.12.09 Interpreting environmental data (LAB) ‐ RT. 3 AR1009 28 September 2009 Reading The .
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2.2 Ancient Near East Bard, K.A. (ed.) 1999. Encyclopedia of the archaeology of ancient Egypt. [R 932.003 ENC - articles on various aspects of Ancient Egypt and not only Archaeology] Bienkowski, P. & Millard, A. 2000. Dictionary of the Ancient Near East. London: British Museum Press.
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