19th June 2010, 08:12 PM
the German idea of qualifications and the routes to them has much to recommend itself, What is wrong with the "Grabungstechniker" route, why does Britain have an obsession with degrees and producing "so-called" fully rounded archaeologists at the end of their courses? The Bournemouth HND produced many fine, exceptional and country-wide recognised excavation specialists. We have an unhealthy obsession with degrees and an unreasonable expectation and unsustainable belief on what these three or four year courses can deliver and upon what these individuals who undertake these courses are expected to produce upon graduation.
Am I alone in this belief!?!
Am I alone in this belief!?!