Introduction to Archaeology, course contents for BS programs

Archaeology, the science of studying physical remains from the past civilizations.

1. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY Course Code: 116

2. Learning Outcomes After completing this course, the students will get familiarized with basic concepts and techniques of Archaeology

3. THEORY Definition and terminology of Archaeology Aims and objectives of Archaeology Brief history and development of Archaeology Relation of Archaeology with History, Anthropology, Geography, Geology, Zoology, Botany, Physics and Chemistry

4. Basic Concept of Archaeology: artefacts, stratigraphy, archaeological sites, settlement-pattern, context Survey in Archaeology Excavation techniques Chronology Conservation

5. PPRACTICAL Visit to local sites and museums Systematic surface collection Photographic documentation of archaeological sites Identification and drawing of artefacts Study of regional maps

6. RECOMMENDED READINGS Joukowsky , M. (1980). A Complete Manual of Field Archaeology: Tools and Techniques of Field Work for Archaeologists, Englewood Cliffs (NJ): Prentice-Hall. Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P. (1991). Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice, Thames and Hudson, London. Wheeler, R. E. M. (1961). Archaeology from the Earth, London. Green, K. (). Aitkin, M. J. (1990). Science-Based Dating in Archaeology, Longman, London.

7. Fagan, B.M. In the Beginning: An Introduction to Archaeology, Harper Collins, 7th ed., 1991. Fagan, B.M. Archaeology: A brief introduction to Archaeology, Harper Collins, 4th ed., 1991. Feder K. Linking to the Past: A Brief Introduction to Archaeology, 2nd ed, London, 2008. Catling, C. Archaeology step by step: A practical guide to uncovered the past, London, 2009. Hodder, I. Theory and Practice in Archaeology, London, 1992. Lesley and Adkins, R. An Introduction to Archaeology, London, 1998.