ARCH 211 — Fundamentals of Archaeological Science
Archaeology and Heritage Studies · University of Ghana
The course outlines the framework within which archaeologists work, and also examines the methods, goals and theoretical concepts used in accomplishing the task of reconstructing and explaining past behaviour patterns. It deals with the nature, origins and growth of Archaeology; Archaeological cultures and contexts; categories of archaeological evidence; formation and transformation of sites; site survey, excavation; dating methods, reconstruction, description, analysis, and interpretation of material culture.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- ARCH 212 — Foundations of Old and New World Civilizations
- ARCH 213 — Human Origins and Cultural Foundations in Africa
- ARCH 214 — Early Civilizations of Africa
- ARCH 111 — Approaches to the Study of the Past
- ARCH 112 — Archaeology and the African Cultural Heritage
- ARCH 321 — Archaeology and the Natural Environment
- ARCH 322 — Archaeology of West Africa: 500 B.C. – A.D. 1950
- ARCH 323 — Method and Theory of Archaeology
- ARCH 324 — Ethno-Archaeology of Africa
- ARCH 325 — Foragers and Far ers in West Africa’s Prehistory
- ARCH 326 — Public Policy and Heritage Management in Ghana
- ARCH 327 — Introduction to Theories of Culture
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).