Undergraduate Course: Archaeology 2B: Archaeology in Action (ARCA08012)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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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| Course description |
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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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Normally Archaeology 2A or equivalent. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| 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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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
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%). |
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
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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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Arch 2B in Action |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Catriona Pickard
Tel: (0131 6)50 2372
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Course secretary | Mrs Summer Wight
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