Language : English

Duration : 1 Year

On Sundays only

Time : 10 AM to 1 PM

Fees :10000/-

Archaeology is increasingly becoming a profession all over the world. Its scope has expanded from making sensational discoveries once in a while. Archaeological studies or inputs from archaeologists are now considered important in issues such as environmental conservation, urban societies, town planning etc. Many archaeologists now work for government or private environment monitoring companies or similar organizations. People have developed a concern to preserve the human cultural and biological heritage for future generations. In India, in Maharashtra there is ample opportunity for such studies and their application.

The Centre for Extra-Mural Studies has designed a Certificate Course in Archaeology which will be taught on Sundays only. It will be conducted with active support from Deccan College, Pune (Deemed University) and other eminent archaeologists.

The Centre for Extra-Mural Studies has designed a Certificate Course in Archaeology which will be taught on Sundays only. It will be conducted with active support from Deccan College, Pune (deemed University) which is very essential for practical sessions on excavation sites.

SYLLABUS:

Introduction to Archaeology- Definition. Theories and Basic Historiography

Chronology

Historiography of Indian Archaeology

Exploration and Excavation Methods and Techniques

Dating Methods

World Prehistory

Palaeontology

Indian Prehistory

Indian Protohistory - The Harappans, Chalcolithic Cultures and the Megalithic

Early Historic India- Early Iron Age, Ancient India (6th c BC onwards)

Early Medieval India

Sciences in Archaeology - Palaeobotany, Archaeozoology, Palaeoanthropology, Archaeochemistry, Geoarchaeology and Sedimentology

Legislative Provisions

Conservation

Field visits and Practicals

Exploration

Trip to Deccan College

Ceramic Workshop

Field trip to Osmanabad and Latur (5days) (COMPULSORY)

Archaeology Day Celebrations

Archaeology of Maharashtra (2nd Annual Conference)

Museum Visit

Excavation camp (CEMS & INSTUCEN Chandore Excavations) (COMPULSORY)

Internal Assessment: Annual Examination (100 Marks)

Field Visit and Excavation Visit Reports: Word limit 600 words each