Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Provider: FutureLearn
  • Course Fee:Paid
  • Course Delivery Method: Self Paced

This course is an introduction to studying Archaeology. Whether you are considering a career in Archaeology or just love exploring ancient history this course is a good starting point. Explore the analytical process from dig to lab at the field school at Vale of Pewsey.

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What you will learn

  • Explain how an archaeological dig works, from the planning stages, through excavation, to the analysis and storage of artefacts
  • Summarize 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 analyze human skeletons
  • Debate some of the key issues facing archaeology today
  • Understand the transferable skills you will acquire from studying archaeology
  • Certificate
    Included
  • Age Group
    15+
  • Prerequisites
    None
  • Institution
    University of Reading
  • Difficulty Level
    Beginner
  • Category
    Courses in Humanities
  • SubCategory
    History
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