Environmental Archaeology - Advanced Study in Theory and Methodology 15 credits

About the course

This course deals with the theories and methods upon underpin environmental archaeology. It covers the roll of environmental archaeology in archaeological research and contract archaeology as well its implications for contemporary society. The course utilizes case studies as the basis for the discussion of problem-orientated and interdisciplinary workflows, with respect to both theoretical concepts and empirical data.

Module 1. Theories and research history 7.5 credits
This module puts research in environmental archaeology into its historical perspective, relating its methods to archaeological and other scientific traditions. Environmental archaeology often employs natural sciences based methods in the solution of archaeological problems, and this module clarifies this interdisciplinary approach.

Module 2. Methods and case studies 7.5 credits
This module focuses on the integration of methodologies from the natural sciences and humanities, and the application of these to research questions. National and international case studies are employed, from current and historical research, which are critically discussed with respect to their designs, implementation and results.

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