Theme:
3. Heritage Narratives and Representations
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Feeling and Learning about the Past: New Methodologies for Studying Archaeological Sites
Content:
Excavations are the ideal place to learn about the various tasks used in archaeological fieldwork, such as registering artefacts, charting the various levels of the dug area, conserving the site, studying the ceramic finds, etc. Yet aside from familiarising students with the technical skills required in the field, excavations also put them in contact with the past, encouraging them to reflect not only on this past, but also on the environment. This panel aims explores the many forms of learning at archaeological sites while considering new approaches and methodologies. Amongst the topics to be considered are the connections between sensorial studies and archaeological fieldwork, more specifically, how touch, light, and smell may enhance learning at archaeological sites. Of equal interest are new methodological approaches that integrate experimental activities focused on the sensorial aspects of the site, which too can teach us something about the past. We welcome papers from various regions and different periods of history.
Keywords:
education, archaeology, sensorial studies
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Erica Angliker (United Kingdom) 1
Co-organisers:
Isabella Tardin Cardoso (Brazil) 2
Affiliations:
1. British School at Athens
2. Unicamp ((University of Campinas) - Brazil
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