I. Introduction to the subject
Students in this subject mainly study the basic theories, methods and skills of archaeology, understand the interdisciplinary development trend of archaeology and the development of world archaeology, and be familiar with the development history and research status of archaeology in China; He received basic training in China history, world history, museology, cultural relics theory and paleoanthropology.
Second, the training requirements
1, master the basic principles of Marxism and the basic theories, knowledge, methods and skills of archaeology;
2. Be able to engage in field archaeological excavation, sorting out and compiling archaeological reports;
3. Master museum management skills;
4, master the basic methods and means of literature retrieval and information query;
5. Understand the most important theoretical frontiers and development trends of archaeology at home and abroad;
6 have the initial ability to engage in archaeological and historical research.
Third, professional branches.
As a discipline, archaeology has many branches below. The most common and important branches in universities are archaeology, cultural relics protection and museums and cultural heritage.
Subject selection of different branches of archaeology;
First, archaeology major.
Archaeology majors mainly study ancient history by studying relics and relics found during archaeological excavations. Therefore, history is the most important. On the other hand, the relationship between ancient geographical and geomorphological environment and ancient humans is an unavoidable problem in archaeological excavation and research, so geographical knowledge is also necessary.
Second, the major of cultural relics protection
The major of cultural relics protection mainly uses scientific and technological means to protect and study various excavated cultural relics, and knowledge of physical chemistry is necessary. Another course selection suggestion is history. At present, most insurance experts should provide new information for archaeological research through their professional vision.
Third, the major of cultural heritage
Mainly to train talents in museum and cultural heritage management, such as museum exhibition planning and cultural heritage protection planning. You can choose history as one of the courses. After all, the fundamental purpose of archaeology is to study the history of ancient humans. As long as you are engaged in archaeological work, you can't do without historical knowledge.