Certificate Course in Archaeology
Applications are invited for the Certificate Course in Archeology conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, Sri Lanka's foremost institution in the field of archeology within a formal study framework for those seeking basic theoretical and practical knowledge of archaeology. Since this course has been prepared to cover the new syllabus of school history, it is also suitable for teachers.
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Duration: 6 Months
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Medium: English and Sinhala
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Number of Credits: 3 credits
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Lecturing: On Classroom & Distance Learning (Zoom)
Introduction to Archaeology
Course Code: CCAR 0201
Time: 50 Hours
Course Content:
- What is Archaeology?
- History of Archaeology (Beginning to Present)
- Misconceptions of Archaeology
- Nature and aims of Archaeology
- Goals of Archaeology
- Sub fields of Archeology
- Variety of the Archaeological Evidence
- The processes of Archaeology
- The Archaeological Exploration techniques
- The archaeological excavation principles and techniques
- The archaeological dating methods
- Material Analysis
- Understanding the past behaviour
- Archaeology and Interpretation
- Public Archaeology
- Archaeology and public understanding
- Relevance of Archaeology
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills in World Archaeology
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/Tutorials/Discussion Classes/Presentation and Field Lessons.
Assessment: End-of-course written examination of MCQ and /or structural Essays and/or Assignments.
Archaeology in Sri Lanka
Course Code: CCAR 0202
Time: 50 Hours
Course Content:
- The earliest forms of Archaeology
- History of Archaeological Research in Sri Lanka
- Archaeology of ancient city centres of Sri Lanka
- Themes in Sri Lankan Archaeology
- Art and Architecture of Sri Lanka
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills in Sri Lankan Archaeology
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/Tutorials/Discussion Classes/Presentation and Field Lessons.
Assessment: End-of-course written examination of MCQ and /or structural Essays and/or Assignments.
Institutions of archaeology and heritage
Course Code: CCAR 0203
Time: 50 Hours
Course Content:
- Institutions in Archaeology
- Legislation on Archaeology
- Nature of Heritage property
- Conservation of Monuments and Sites in Sri Lanka
- Major Archaeological Projects in Sri Lanka
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills in Archaeology and heritage
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/Tutorials/Discussion Classes/Presentation and Field Lessons.
Assessment: End-of-course written examination of MCQ and /or structural Essays and/or assignments.
The applications can be obtained from the Administration office of the PGIAR
Duly completed applications should be sent to:
The Assistant Registrar (Academic),
Post Graduate Institute of Archaeology
407, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07.
Please indicate “CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ARCHAEOLOGY” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Online application
Payment Methods:
1. Full course payment paid at once will reward free PGIAR library access
2. Three instalments wise:
1st- Rs. 10,000, 2nd - Rs.15,000, 3rd- Rs.10,000
3. Monthly Installment wise: Downpayment Rs. 10,000 and Rs.5,000 x 5 (Monthly)
