Additional Information

Course Number

ANTHRO 105A/205A

Course Level

Course Description

This introduction to archaeological fieldwork involves both field and seminar components, each component meeting once per week. During the field sessions, we will investigate an archaeological site on campus using methods of survey, mapping, testing, and excavation (digging, recording units/features, profile illustration). In seminar, we will critically examine archaeological fieldwork through reading, writing, and discussion, exploring topics such as history of archaeological excavation, production of archaeological knowledge, disjuncture between theory and practice, reflexive methodologies, ethics, collaboration, and specialization. No experience necessary, but students with fieldwork experience are welcome.

Syllabus Available

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Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology
• Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch

Keywords & Terms

• Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
• Adequate Preparation
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Consultation/Partnership with Indigenous Peoples
• General Archaeological Ethics
• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures

Topics & Issues

• Applied Archaeology
• Archaeological Education
• Archaeological Ethics - Other
• Collaboration in Archaeology (i.e. Communities, Non-Archaeologists, etc.)
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Professionalism and Professional Standards
• Universities, Academia, and Student Training