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Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module ARCH1071: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
Department: Archaeology
ARCH1071: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2005/2006 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- (1) to provide a wide-ranging introduction to the history of archaeological thought, the way in which British archaeology is organised, methods of finding and exploring sites and the kinds of information which can be derived from the results of fieldwork and excavation.
- (2) to provide basic study skills for library work, essay writing, tutorial participation and computing.
Content
- (1) Introduction to Level 1 Archaeology at Durham (2) Introduction to the subject of Archaeology (3) Study skills (essay writing and tutorial participation) (4) History of archaeological thought (5) Surveys (6) Artefact Studies (7) Excavation and publication (8) Human Skeletal remains (9) Dating (10) Animal and plant remains (11) History of archaeological thought (12) Reconstructing societies and cultural change (13) Public archaeology (14) Professional archaeology
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- This module provides a general introduction to the discipline of archaeology. It enables students to gain a basic knowledge of the history of archaeological thought, the essential methodological approaches to discovery, excavation and publication of sites in their regional context, the interpretation of material culture, ecofacts and landscapes, and the relation of archaeology to the public.
Subject-specific Skills
- Broad knowledge of a range of archaeological field and laboratory techniques and interpretation.
Key Skills
- Accessing library and WWW resources;
- Undertaking independent study and research;
- preparation and effective communication of data, interpretations and arguments
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- TEACHING & LEARNING: Lectures; tutorials; self-guided learning
- ASESSMENT: Examination; class tests; essay
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 21 | 1 Per Week | 1 Hour | 21 | |
| Tutorials | 4 | 1 Hour | 4 | ||
| Class Tests | 2 | End of Term 1 and start of Term 3 | 1 Hour | 2 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 173 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 100% | Written examination | 3 hours, four questions | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Two class tests, and one piece of written work of not more than 2,000 words.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.