What do battlefields have to tell us about the past and about ourselves? Battlefields Uncovered studies some of the most dramatic turning points in World History through the lens of Military History and Archaeology. See how groundbreaking archaeological techniques can shine a light through the fog of war. Discover the complex issues to be considered when preserving and presenting places of past armed conflict. Consider what stories should be told and by whom? Discuss different perspectives on these questions with a diverse group of people including world-leading archaeologists and historians, museum experts and military veterans.
The course will take place online. You can begin following the course from the 19th September 2022. There will be an online graduation in the week of the 12th of December
Between those dates, an engaging mix of theory, research and focus on practical techniques will be released in the form of lectures and workshops. You can mostly follow them when it suits you best. You will also take part in online discussions and assessed seminars in small groups in October and November.
If you are interested in military history; wanting an introduction to practical archaeology; intrigued by narratives and representations of conflict; excited by the idea of learning alongside people from a military background or from such a background yourself and wanting to develop new skills, then this is the course for you!
Teaching is in English, and you’ll be placed in an online group for interactive seminars and discussions.
Target audience
This course is aimed primarily at:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students new to the field of conflict archaeology
- Serving and former military personnel wishing to learn about battlefield archaeology or indeed archaeology in general.
- It is not necessary for participants to have taken university courses in archaeology or history before but some familiarity with and interest in the topics should be demonstrated.
Because some participants may be vulnerable, Waterloo Uncovered will interview participants and be selective about admissions.
Aim of the course
To develop the following:
- Specific knowledge of past conflict from a range of geographical and temporal contexts;
- An understanding of the interplay between historical and archaeological sources;
- The ability to discuss knowledge and perspectives about the past;
- An understanding of issues around the preservation of sites of conflict;
- An understanding of issues around the presentation and or commemoration of conflict;
- An understanding of archaeological methods and techniques.
- Crucial to this course is that participants will also experience working with others from very diverse international and social backgrounds, in particular military personnel and veterans.
Study load
This course will take around 50-60 hours in total (including all contact time and reading) spread over three months. This is roughly 3-4 hours a week.
Course fee: €149
Application
For this course you are required to upload the following documents when applying:
- Motivation Letter
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.