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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module ARCH59830: Issues in Social Archaeology
Department: Archaeology
ARCH59830: Issues in Social Archaeology
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Available in 2015/2016 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To enable students to deepen their understanding of a wide range of current concepts of archaeological social theory and methodology.
- To enable students to deepen their understanding of theory and method in the context of their area/subject/period studies.
- To enable students to develop their skills in critical analysis and presentation.
Content
- identity; gender and age; ethnicity; status; archaeological landscapes; and other current issues in social archaeology and theory.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Students will have:
- Developed an understanding of current theory and method through its applicaiton to a range of case studies.
- Developed a critical approach to the collection, analysis and interpretation of archaeological data.
- Gained an understanding of techniques relevant to the analysis of data from specific periods/regions.
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Through a series of lstudent-led presentations and discussions in tutorials and seminars centred around key topics in theory and method.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 9 | Fortnightly to tie in with seminars | 1 hour | 9 | Yes |
| Tutorials | 12 | 2 in MT, 2 in EpT, 8 Tutorials-discussion | 1 hour | 12 | |
| Seminars | 8 | Fortnightly | 2 hours | 16 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 263 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 5,000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Assignment of 1,500 words maximum
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.