Archaeology Field School (ARCS2060)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2012
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class contact
3 Contact hours
Prerequisite
ARCA1000 and either ARCA1001 or ARCS1001 recommended but not essential.
Restricted
No restrictions, but BA Extended major Archaeology students will be given preference. Enrolment limited to 15 students.
Assessment methods
Fieldwork participation, field notes, mid semester exam and field report.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Students must apply to the School for enrolment in this course.
This course is a residential field school teaching practical core archaeological skills (survey, excavation, and public liaison) through participation in an authentic research setting. The field school is followed by a period of lectures and desktop research which contribute to students' field reports. Students will learn how field research is structured and implemented in archaeological research and cultural heritage management. Field locations will vary each year. This course will have limited student enrolments. Preference is given to students who have completed ARCA1000 and ARCA/ARCS1001. Preference is also given to students enrolled in the extended archaeology major. Contact the course coordinator to express your interest in this course.Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2012 | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2011 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |