ARC2003 - Archaeological Fieldwork Project
2020/1 Module description
| Staff | Dr Robert Morkot - Convenor |
|---|---|
| Credit Value | 30 |
| ECTS Value | 15 |
| NQF Level | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | none |
| Duration of Module | Term 1: 11 weeks; Term 2: 11 weeks; |
Module description
This module will enable you to put into practice the knowledge you have gained in your first year (level 1 or equivalent). You will complete a 4 week placement in archaeology/museum work, allowing you to demonstrate and build on your practical competence in associated techniques, recording methods and interpretation issues. You will gain a further understanding of how methods previously studied are put into practice to meet the aims of your particular archaeological project.
Module aims
This module aims to provide practical experience of field archaeology/museum work, giving basic practical competence in associated techniques, recording methods and interpretation issues. You will gain an understanding of how methods studied at level 1 are put into practice to meet the aims of a particular archaeological project.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various techniques of practical archaeology/museology
- 2. Understand how the methods studied at level 1 are put into practice to meet the aims of a particular archaeological project
- 3. Demonstrate basic competence in various practical archaeological/museological techniques
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 4. Use appropriate archaeological terminology
- 5. Prepare primary data (under guidance) and deploy information from technical projects
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 6. Write a basic report, deploying visual and written material
- 7. Interpret a variety of information forms and synthesise data from disparate sources
- 8. Contextualise your learning on the placement and reflect upon the success of methods in meeting aims
- 9. Work in team structure, and co-operate with and learn from peers
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
Workshops:
- Briefing on the module contents and nature of assessments
- Approaches to designing archaeological field research
- Assistance with project writing
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 145 | 150 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | 150 | Four working weeks practical archaeological experience (excavation, museum or survey) |
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 5 | Four workshops |
| Guided independent study | 145 | To include preparation for workshops and assessments. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark based upon a letter of reference from the project director regarding practical performance, guided by our assessment criteria and moderated by module tutors. | 50 | Four week field or museum experience | 1-9 | Mark and written comment |
| Report putting experience into academic context | 50 | 3500 words maximum | 1-8 | Mark and written comment |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed report | Mixed report (1500 words) | 1-9 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Report | Report (3500 words) | 1-8 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Aston, M. (1985). Interpreting the Landscape. London: Batsford
- Barker, P. (1982). Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. London: Batsford
- Bettess, F. (1990). Surveying for Archaeologists. Durham: University of Durham
- Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P. (1991). Archaeology: Theories Methods and Practice. London: Thames and Hudson
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
June 2009
Last revision date
27/10/2020
Key words search
Archaeology, excavation, fieldwork, museum
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