Undergraduate Course: Archaeology 2B: Archaeology in Action (ARCA08012)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Archaeology |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course provides a broad introduction to the approaches, techniques, concepts and real-world applications that archaeologists use to reconstruct the past. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of professional archaeological practice and the use of scientific techniques to further understanding of the human past. These themes will be explored through a series of case studies, and hands-on practical exercises. Case studies will be drawn from staff expertise and research interests in conjunction with other notable international archaeological projects. Key topics include: artefact analysis, bioarchaeology, landscape studies, and cultural heritage management.
Archaeology 2B will provide a spring-board for several 3rd and 4th year Honours courses which investigate in further detail some of the key themes introduced in this course.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Normally Archaeology 2A or equivalent. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 22,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 18,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
154 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course it is intended that students will be able to demonstrate:
(i) through the coursework assessment, the ability to produce a sound, properly referenced and concise piece of coursework in accordance with the common marking scale;
and through coursework and examination assessment will be able to demonstrate:
(i) knowledge of the principle methods and techniques used to reconstruct the human past, (ii) a critical understanding of the application of archaeological techniques to key research issues in Old World archaeology, (iii) competence in the basic skills required in archaeological practice, (iv) familiarity with legislation, publication, education and public engagement in archaeology, and (v) an understanding of basic statistical methods for archaeologists.
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Assessment Information
| Successful completion of the course will require one 3000-6000 word portfolio (40%), comprising a written report of a seminar presentation and practical write-ups, as well as one two-hour examination (60%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Week 1 Archaeological methods and applications - an introduction
Week 2 Site formation processes
Week 3 Archaeological reconnaissance and survey
Week 4 Landscape archaeology
Week 5 Reconstructing the environment
Week 6 Reconstructing diet
Week 7 Preserving the past
Week 8 Dating techniques and perception of time
Week 9 Artefacts and materials
Week 10 Characterization and provenance studies
Week 11 Experimental archaeology
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Catriona Pickard
Tel: (0131 6)50 2372
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Alana Nesbitt
Tel: (0131 6)50 2501
Email: |
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