- Course Code
- AY 1502
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Foster
Pre-requisites
None.
Notes
Overview
Covering the first essentials of archaeological enquiry, the course is structured around three central themes:
- The study of the past. A historical overview of the practice of archaeology.
- Understanding material culture. An introduction to the principles of artefact study, chronology, and typology.
- Archaeological methods. An introduction to the wide range of techniques used by archaeologists in their research, and an overview of the many scientific disciplines that contribute to the study of the past.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures per week, and 5 two-hour practical workshops, which will be held at biweekly intervals throughout the half-session.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%) and in-course assessment (50%) in the form of a 1,500-word essay, practical worksheets, and participation in online quizzes.
Resit: 1 two-hour written exam (50%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (50%).
Formative Assessment
Students take part in online quizzes that are linked to the main course text book. They have unlimited attempts and only when they score over 50% do they gain a mark that feeds into their overall course score.
Feedback
Written feedback on essays and oral feedback during practical workshops.