Experimental Archaeology Day Conference
Saturday 17th November 2007
The vast and exciting potential of experimental archaeology often goes
unrecognised in academic archaeology. The basis of this conference are the
key issues that surround the integration of experimental archaeology as a
mainstream methodology.
Key themes:
Explore the scope of ‘experimental archaeology’ and distinguish between
full experiments, pilot experiments, pre-experiments, experiential
activities, public demonstrations and hobby projects.
The role of experimental archaeology in academic research.
Improving ways of promoting experimental archaeology in academic research
Improving communication between academic experimental archaeologists and
crafts people.
How to communicate experiments and results to the academic community and
the public.
With these themes in mind, the day will be split into three sections.
Theoretical issues (themes one and two above) of experimental archaeology,
with an emphasis on the values of experimental archaeology as well as
issues of terminology.
Experimental case studies which can include full experiments, pilot
experiments, pre-experiments or experiential projects.
Round table discussion on the future of experimental archaeology, opened
by a short presentation summarising the day. The discussion will focus on
themes three to five, see above.
After several requests, we will now have an informal session on Sunday the
18th, including a tour of the labs and experimental land. It will also be
an opportunity to chat in more detail about any issues which have arisen
on the previous day. There are only limited spaces available for this, so
please register early. Information about accommodation can be found on our
Accommodation List page.
The conference fee of £5 will be charged to cover the costs of tea/coffee
and a copy of the programme. Please register before the 1st of October.
For more information and registration form go to:
http://www.sogaer.ex.ac.uk/archaeology/conferences/present/exp2007.shtml
or contact the organisers :
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Department of Archaeology,
Laver Building,
North Park Road,
Exeter,
Devon,
UK
EX4 4QE
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