Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module ARCH1101: FROM ROMAN EMPIRE TO NATION STATE
Department: ARCHAEOLOGY
ARCH1101: FROM ROMAN EMPIRE TO NATION STATE
| Type | Open | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2005/06 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Examination | 3 hours | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Two essays of 1,500 words.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University