How does one engage with the past? what are the theories of archaeology? How does one understand the past practically in the field? How does one explore and survey sites?
This is an introduction to archaeology course which will cover basics on archaeological method and theory. We will be exploring and surveying new sites in the Kullu valley with our permit from the Archaeological Survey of India and the State Government of HimachaL Pradesh.
Duration:
7 Day Course starting in January 2022
Mode:
Our Higher Himalayan Courses are in-depth and include all materials (readings, access to library, stationary), accommodation at the HICHS Himalayan Residency for the first five applicants. The rest will use a discount code and pay to stay with our Partner Cottages on Campus
Skills Gained:
Ability to understand archaeological principles
Ability to understand field archaeology
Ability to understand qualitative and quantitative research methods
Ability to explore and survey sites in the Himalayas with professional archaeologists
Recommended For:
Archaeologists, anthropologists, architects, architectural historians,art historians and just about anyone who wants to know about Himalayan architecture.
- Sonali Gupta LL.B., Ph.D. (UCLA) specializes in Archaeology and has worked for nearly a decade in Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. She is an anthropological archaeologist and has led the first international field school in India under her project “Myth and Reality in the Himalayas.” She has taught at UCLA, the National Museum, New Delhi, and her Institute of which she is the Founding Director, the Himalayan Institute of Cultural & Heritage Studies, situated in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh. Her core area of research is cultural transmission of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. She has various projects in collaboration with Flinders University, Institute of Field Research, University of Delhi and, the Archaeological Survey of India
- Dr. Parth R. Chauhan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali. He has done his PhD in Archaeology from the UK, his MA in Ancient Indian History & Archaeology from India and his BA in Anthropology from the US. He specializes in Indian prehistory and various sub-disciplines including stone tool technology and rock art and is currently carrying out research in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Dr. Chauhan is also a co-director of major HICHS projects.
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RESIDENCY OPTIONS
Our Residency:
The first 5 registered students get the opportunity to stay in our residency for free. The confirmation of the first 5 registrants will be done post the enrollment. Check out our residency below:
Partner Cottages:
For those who were not early enough to get a free stay, don’t feel bad, we’ve got partner cottages at special discounts. Reach out to us for more details or have a look at the cottages for yourself:
Post the enrollment, the students will be informed about the availability for the free stay. The others will be given special vouchers for availing the discount in our partner cottages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, you will get an e-certificate on completion of the course (during that month)
Yes, you will get a recording link for a limited time only if you miss a class
Yes, this course is tailored for everyone.
The timings are usually in the evening, Indian Standard Time, if you are in another time zone, we can record the sessions for you.
You click on the "Enroll Now" button and transfer through Razor pay to the HICHS Foundation
Please keep checking the website. We may repeat it in due course.
Yes, this is a virtual course with active engagement with students.
For the Middle Himalaya course, students get assignments and are graded as well.
Yes, the lesson will be rescheduled