Field Methodology and Interpretation

The course gives basic insight to the most common archaeological site types, and how they may be examined.

The course provides an overview of the most common methods of archaeological field practice, digital documentation (e.g. photogrammetry, VR), methods of excavation and documentation, scientific analysis and surveying.

Particular emphasis is payed on how results from field surveys are applied in archaeological research.

The course gives basic understanding to the most common scientific, digital, statistic and geophysical methods in archaeology.

Knowledge:

The candidate

• has basic knowledge of common methods in archaeological field studies, documentation, sampling and scientific analysis.
• has elaborate knowledge of selected methods and analytical tools which are applied in archaeology.
• has advanced understanding of selected types of cultural heritage sites and the they may be investigated and analyzed.

Skills:

The candidate

• has practical experience in archaeological surveys, excavations and documentation, and how archaeological artifacts and scientific samples are handled.
• can explain the relation between field surveys and archaeological research, using theory, research environment, methodology and analytical concepts.
• is able to identify archaeological artifacts and structures, and distinguish man-made from nature-made.

Lectures, seminars, surveys and a field course. Mandatory activities: Participation in teaching and two week field course with a minimum 3/4 attendance