ARCHAEOLOGY IN ACTION

ARCHAEOLOGY IN ACTION
Course Code
AY 1502
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr S Foster

Pre-requisites

None.

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.