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Course Description
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Course Name
Archaeology in Practice
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Archaeology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Course entry requirements: AGE2011S and AGE2012F, or by permission of the Head of Department.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
36 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits6
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units9
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
The curriculum covers field training in site location, excavation, field note taking, stratigraphic observation, site survey, use of GPS and total station, photography, rock art recording, processing of field observations, spreadsheet use, and preliminary conservation and accessioning of materials. The daily programme consists of lectures, followed by fieldwork and a short period of laboratory processing.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.