The document outlines an introductory archaeology course, detailing learning outcomes that include familiarization with key concepts, techniques, and the history of archaeology. It covers theoretical and practical aspects, such as excavation methods and conservation, along with recommended readings for further study. The course integrates various scientific disciplines and includes field visits for practical experience.

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.