Theoretical Perspectives in Archaeology Part 1 (P00168)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HCA-P-P00168

This course covers the theoretical and philosophical background to current practice and interpretation in archaeology, focussing mainly on developments in the late 19th - 20th century. It explores the diversity of approaches within the natural and social sciences as well as humanities which, at vaious stages, contributed to theoretical and methodological debates in archaeology.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of History and Classics), (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	09:00	09:50	Room 1.F01, Old High School	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	09:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical viewpoints that underpin interpretative practices in contemporary archaeology; and of the relationship between the development of archaelogy and other disciplines within the social and historical sciences.
- an ability to develop arguments and coherent lines of reasoning on theoretical and philosophical issues within the discipline.