The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
in association with the
Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
and the
Discovery Programme
invite you to attend a seminar entitled
Inspiring Agendas: Seminar 3
Wednesday 12 May 2004, 18.00-21.00
Helen Roe Theatre, Royal Society of Antiquaries
of Ireland,
63 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Speakers
Dr Christina Fredengren
Theoretical Influences in Irish Archaeology
Mr Michael Tierney
Why Archaeology Needs Social Theory and
Why Social Theory Needs Archaeology
Issues to be addressed
include:
- What is theoretical archaeology?
- What is the difference
between the schools and how do they link
to what has been happening in other countries?
- What is the role of theory
in Irish archaeology?
- Why should we think about
the theories we use?
Recommended Reading
Clive Gampbell, Archaeology: The Basics
(Routledge 2001) ISBN 041522153
Matthew Johnson, Archaeological Theory:
An Introduction (Blackwell Publishers)
ISBN: 063120296X
Michael Shanks and Christopher Y. Tilley,
Social Theory and Archaeology (University
of New Mexico Press, 1988) ISBN: 0826310656
Call for Papers
The committee invites papers on archaeology
and related subjects ideally with a theoretical
and/or critical approach on the topics listed
below. Please also contact us regarding
possible themes for future seminars.
- Theoretical Approaches
to the Study of Irish Metalwork
- Artefact as Icon in Ireland
- Post Medieval Archaeology
- Post-Colonial Archaeology
- Women in Irish Archaeology
- Critical Approaches to
Fieldwork
'Inspiring Agendas'
Seminar Series
The Royal Society
of Antiquaries of Ireland, the Institute
of
Archaeologists of Ireland and the
Discovery Programme
Aims
The RSAI, Discovery Programme and
IAI recognised the need for a forum
for debate and research at the highest
level, which is open to professionals
and scholars and the wider public,
working towards inclusiveness both
within and outside the university
environment. It is therefore proposed
to hold regular seminars to explore
specific themes in Irish archaeology
and related disciplines. In order
to challenge and extend accepted thinking
there will be an emphasis on theoretical
approach and cross-disciplinary analysis.
Format
It is envisaged that each seminar
group shall comprise of a Chair, 2-4
guest speakers, who are engaged in
relevant research, an invited panel
of discussion facilitators, including
academics working in related disciplines,
and a wider audience, prepared to
contribute to the general discussion.
The speakers at each session shall
present short papers (20 minutes)
on the chosen theme, in which they
attempt to address strategic research
questions identified by the committee.
The seminars are to take place once
a month.
Seminar Committee
Christine Baker, cbaker@mglarc.com
Christiaan Corlett, ccorlett@duchas.ie
Christina Fredengren, christina@discoveryprogramme.ie
Aideen Ireland, aireland@nationalarchives.ie
Ruth Johnson, r.johnson@dublincity.ie
Michael Tierney, mtierney@thearchaeologycompany.ie
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