ARCH10010

Archaeology explores how people in the past created and inhabited worlds that were often very different to our own. Archaeologists gain unique insights into the human condition by investigating the material remains from past societies, enabling new understandings of what it is to be a person in many different contexts. This module will give you a general introduction to this exciting and engaging subject, enabling you to understand basic archaeological principles, methods and techniques. We will explore how archaeologists reveal the past – investigating how people lived, how they created and used objects, what they ate, what they looked like, and what happened at the end of their lives. It will also provide an overview on why Archaeology is relevant to our modern world. The module is taught by lively and well-illustrated lectures, small-group tutorials, a visit to a museum and a fieldtrip to an archaeological landscape, all providing you with practical opportunities to investigate ancient landscapes, objects and materials yourself. Exploring Archaeology is a useful module for students from across all subjects in the university, in particular social sciences, arts and humanities, earth and life sciences, medicine, veterinary studies, engineering and architecture.

Field trip date (to be confirmed) Saturday 21/10/2023. The field trip will require suitable outdoor clothing (hiking boots or similar, waterproof, etc.)