Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module ARCH52515: Fieldwalking
Department: Archaeology
ARCH52515:
Fieldwalking
| Type |
Open |
Level |
4 |
Credits |
15 |
Availability |
Available in 2007/08 |
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To equip students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience to undertake arable fieldwalking and methods for designing surveys (sampling etc).
Content
Learning Outcomes
- Students will have : a critical appreciation of the importance of arable fieldwalking for archaeological survey
- A detailed understanding of the methods and theory of arable fieldwalking
- Developed the ability to design, carry out and report on a fieldwalking project
- Developed the knowledge and ability to critically appraise fieldwalking data and reports
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- Through a combination of lectures, seminars and a fieldtrip
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Lectures |
4 |
every 2 weeks |
2:00 |
8 |
| Tutorials |
|
|
|
|
| Seminars |
2 |
every 4 weeks |
1:00 |
2 |
| Practicals |
|
|
|
|
| Fieldwork |
1 |
once |
|
4 |
| Preparation & Reading |
|
|
|
|
| Other: |
|
|
|
134 |
| Total |
|
|
|
150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Portfolio |
Component Weighting: 100% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Discussion paper |
2,000 words |
50% |
|
| Report, giving the results of a fieldwalking project |
10 pages max |
50% |
|
■ 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
