Introductory Courses 2012

1-Week and 2-Weeks Courses on 'Learning the basics in Irish Archaeology.' This includes the 1-week Introduction of Irish Archaeology and the 2-weeks (excellent value for money) Bare Bones Course

1-week Introduction to Irish Archaeology - 9-16 April : 13-17 August and 3-7 September
These are beginners' courses for students looking for an introduction to practical aspects of archaeology, featuring a 'hands-on' approach in excavation methodology and recording procedures. The 1-week course includes tuition in excavation methods, using the Harris Matrix, stratigraphical interpretation, single context recording, planning, soil identification and analysis, data processing and lectures on research strategies. This course includes is a Guided 1-day Field Trip to archaeological sites on Achill Island. Accommodation is available from Saturday to Saturday. Fees include tuition, self-catering accommodation and local transport.

Bare Bones Course: 2-weeks course in excavation and survey methodology

Dates: 9-20 April 2012: 13 Aug - 1 Sept / 3-14 September
The Bare Bones course includes tuition in excavation methods, using the Harris Matrix, stratigraphical interpretation, single context recording, planning, soil identification and analysis, data processing, introduction to AutoCad and GPS, plus lectures on research strategies. This course includes two Guided 1-day Field Trip to archaeological sites on Achill Island. Accommodation is available from Saturday to Saturday. Fees include tuition, self-catering accommodation and local transport.