Becoming an Archaeologist : a Guide to Professional Pathways.

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Flatman, Joe
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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Archaeology > Vocational guidance.
Archaeology > Vocational guidance
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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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