ARCH41330

Building on the overview of key themes in our understanding of hunter-gatherers provided in HG Archaeology 1, this module considers the contemporary contexts in which we produce knowledge about hunter-gatherers and the implications this has for our practice. Students will engage with issues around the development of ‘ethical space’ for indigenous archaeology and decolonising perspectives, as well as the varied national contexts for and public engagement with hunter-gatherer archaeology.
We will explore the role of narratives and other forms of representation in presenting the hunter-gatherer past and consider what it means to practice hunter-gatherer archaeology at a time of global crisis. This module requires considerable self-reflection and a willingness to discuss challenging ideas.

This module includes a residential (two night) fieldtrip to Co. Mayo which will take place Fri 8th - Sun 10th March 2024.

Students are advised that the fieldtrip involves a full day walking tour on the Saturday. This covers c 10km in total and will last c 7 hours. Access to toilets and shelter is provided at lunch time. The terrain is open bog land with gentle slopes. Any students with potential health or access concerns should discuss this with the module coordinator as soon as possible - we have always been able to tailor the programme to individual's needs.

Students will need suitable waterproof walking boots, waterproof leggings and coat as well as warm clothes.