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2025-2026 / HAAR0035-2

Excavation techniques

Duration

30h Th, 10d FT Exc.

Number of credits

 Bachelor in history of art and archaeology : general5 crédits 

Lecturer

Line Van Wersch

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The approach (definition and objectives) - institutions and legal framework - the site and its environment - preparatory studies - prospecting - topography and stratigraphy - excavation (methods and site organisation) - recording and survey methods (sections, plans, elevations, image processing, casts) - artefacts and samples - post-excavation and specialised studies - site preservation - publications.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

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.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoritical courses and field training.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Duration and period: 30h + 10 days of field training (1st and 2nd terms).

Classroom and schedule: Monday, 2-3 pm ; 1st term : Auditorium S50, 2nd term : Auditorium R100.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

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Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Further information:

end-of-term examination in January.

Oral assessment during the June session covering the entire subject.

Work placement(s)

10 days of participation in field training.

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Line VAN WERSCH

Service d'archéologie médiévale et post-médiévale / Centre européen d'Archéométrie 

Université de Liège 

line.vanwersch@Uliege.be

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