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Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module ARCH1101: FROM ROMAN EMPIRE TO NATION STATE
Department: Archaeology
ARCH1101: FROM ROMAN EMPIRE TO NATION STATE
| 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
- To introduce students to the archaeology of Europe from the rise of the Roman Empire up to the present day.
Content
- 1. Rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
- 2. Archaeology of the early middle ages.
- 3. Archaeology of feudal Europe.
- 4. Material culture and the feudal/capitalist transition.
- 5. Europe outside Europe: colonialism, landscape and modernity.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Knowledge of the general principles and themes of European archaeology from 100BC to AD1800.
Subject-specific Skills
- Knowledge of the contribution of archaeological evidence to the study of historically recorded societies.
Key Skills
- Preparation and effective communication of research methods, data and interpretations in written form.
- Accessing library and web-based resources.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- TEACHING & LEARNING: Lectures; tutorials; self-guided learning
- ASSESSMENT: Examination; essays.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | 1 Per Week/2 Per Week | 1 Hour | 20 | |
| Tutorials | 3 | 1 Hour | 3 | ||
| Revision Workshop | 2 | 1 Hour | 2 | ||
| Preparation and Reading | 175 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 100% | Examination | 3 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Two essays of 1,500 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.