| 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.
We, in the University of Mumbai do not have
a department of Archaeology offering M.A. or
M.Sc. courses in Archaeology (as the University
of Calcutta or the M.S. University of Baroda
have). Students of history, botany, zoology,
language and literature may get interested in
the subject of archaeology and nothing is offered
to them by our University.
As a small step in this direction Centre for
Extra-Mural Studies has designed a Certificate
Course in Archaeology which will be taught on
Sundays only.
This course has been designed by Dr.A.P. Jamkhedkar,
Dr. A. S. Phatak, Dr. Vaishali M. Welankar,
Dr. Vasant Shinde, Dr. K. L. Mankodi & Dr.
Suraj Pandit.
It will be conducted with active support from
Deccan College, Pune (deemed University) which
is very essential for practical sessions on
excavation sites.
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| Syllabus
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| Introduction to
Archaeology |
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Definition, scope,
Archaeology & other sciences,
Methods in Archaeology
Historiography of Archaeology,
Public Archaeology |
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Development
of Archaeology in India & World |
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Treasure trove Act - 1904, 1950 |
| Monuments & Antiquities
- 1954, 1960, 1972 (Mah. Govt.) |
| Developments Control
Rules |
| Institutions of Archaeology |
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| Field Archaeology |
| Excavation & Exploration
- Dating Methods |
| Role of Other Sciences |
| Methods of Analysis
of Archaeology Data |
| Conservation &
Preservation |
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| Recent developments
in Archaeology |
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Cultural Sequence |
Prehistory |
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Protohistory |
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Historical |
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Medieval |
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| Field Visits &
Practical |
| Antiquity : Identification,
Classification. & Registration |
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Deccan College |
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Excavation |
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Visit to a preserved site |
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Followed by Reports
to be submitted by students |
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| Internal Assessment
: Word limit 1200 words |
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| Field Visit Report
: Word limit 1200 words |
