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Academic year 2014-2015Value date : 12/05/2015
Version 2013-2014
HAAR0035-2  Excavation techniques

Duration :  30h Th, 10d FT Exc.
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 2nd year3
Lecturer :  Pierre Noiret
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Approach (definition and theory) - The Site (formation, nature, alterations) - Preparatory file - Survey - Grid system - Test pits - Excavation techniques - Screening - Spatial distribution - Chronological relations - Photography - Drawings (profiles, plans, treatment of images) and moulds - Sampling (natural and physical sciences, witness profiles) - Preservation - Field notebook - Inventory - Artefact drawing - Publication.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
This course presents all components of fieldwork, including research structure and practice in the field. Themes developed follow the logical progress of mounting an archaeological expedition and is complemented by development of the theoretical aspects relevant for each step.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
None.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Duration and period: 30h + 10 days of field training (1st and 2nd terms).
Classroom and schedule: Monday, 9-10 am ; 1st term : Auditorium A4/S100, 2nd term : Auditorium A4/S100.
Recommended or required readings :  
Reference book : M. Otte, Lire le passé. Méthodes de fouilles archéologiques, Liège: Editions de l'Université de Liège, 2003.
A bibliography of the major reference works is distributed at the beginning of the year.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination, including field school evaluation. Exam session in June.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Pierre NOIRET
Département des Sciences historiques
Service de Préhistoire, 7 place du 20-Août bât A1, B-4000 Liège
Tél.: 04.366.58.39 - Fax : 04.366.55.51
E-mail: pnoiret@ulg.ac.be (Marcel.Otte@ulg.ac.be%20)



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