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Becoming an Archaeologist : a Guide to Professional Pathways.
A straightforward guide to the entire process of getting a job in archaeology.
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Main Author:
Flatman, Joe
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eBook
Language:
English
Published:
Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press,
2011.
Subjects:
Archaeology
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Table of Contents:
Cover; Becoming an Archaeologist; Title; Copyright; Contents; Tables and Figures; Preface and Acknowledgments; Introduction; Why Archaeology Matters
Archaeology in the Real World; Studying, Exploring, Protecting, and Managing the Past for Present and Future Generations Is a Moral Obligation of Any Civilized Society; Archaeology Tells Us about the Past, and the Past Tells Us about Both Our Present and Possible Future Worlds; Archaeology Contributes More to Any Economy Than It Takes from Any Economy: Archaeology Is a Net Contributor to Many National Economies.
Archaeology Is Fun
and Fun Is Too Important a Thing Not to Be Taken SeriouslyWhat Is This Book About?; A Note on Terminology; Chapter 1 What Is
and Isn't
Archaeology?; What Is Archaeology?; The History and Development of Archaeology as a Career; World Archaeology; Thematic Routes in Archaeology; Anthropological Archaeology; Historical Archaeology; Classical Archaeology (Ancient History) and Egyptology; Indigenous Archaeology; Cultural Resource Management; Maritime and Underwater Archaeology; Archaeology as a Career: The Contemporary Archaeology Job Market.
The Archaeological Mind-set: The Pleasures of ArchaeologyWhat Isn't Archaeology? Archaeology and Ethics, Professional Standards, and Codes of Conduct; Interviewee: Joe; How did you first become involved in archaeology?; What is your present job?; What qualifications do you hold? Where and what did you study?; What are your terms of employment, working conditions, and other job benefits?; How did you get your current job? What do you feel was most helpful to you in gaining this position?; What is the best thing about being an archaeologist?
What is the worst thing about being an archaeologist?What do you consider to be your greatest achievement in or contribution to archaeology so far?; What is the one thing that you would change about archaeology if you could?; What is your top tip for pursuing a career in archaeology?; What do you see yourself doing in ten years' time?; Chapter 2 Skills and Training; Introduction; Why Study Archaeology?; Archaeology and Disabilities; Going on Your First Archaeological Project; Pre-university Education and Training; Archaeology in the School Curriculum; Academic Pathways in Archaeology.
Choosing Your Degree SpecialtyGetting into the University of Your Choice; Choosing a University
Courses and Locations; Non-Archaeological Factors; Archaeological Factors; Selecting Courses at University; Compulsory Courses/General Requirements; Option/Elective Courses; Fieldwork; Dissertation/Thesis; Non-Specialist Courses; Extracurricular Activities; Postgraduate Qualifications
Graduate School and the MA/MSc; Studying for a Doctorate; Additional Training and Skill Sets; Interviewee: Marcy; How did you first become involved in archaeology?; What is your present job?
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