Archaeology of Scotland 1A (AR0056)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCA-1-ASco1A

The course consists of two modules. Module 1: Past Environments and the Practice of Archaeology in Scotland - a study of the human relationship with the landscape of Scotland throughout prehistory and an introduction to the basic principles and practice of archaeology. Module 2: Early Societies in Scotland - hunter-gatherers and first farmers; burial and ritual monuments; the coming of metalworking.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Contribution to cost of coach hire for field trip

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Archaeology, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	09:00	09:50	Lecture Theatre, Old High School	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	09:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Also tutorials

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This course aims to provide students with a wide-ranging and critical introduction to the range of pre-medieval archaeological remains within Scotland and to the interpretation of these remains. The basic principles and methods of archaeological approaches will be introduced in so far as they are appropriate to the material discussed.

Assessment Information

1 essay, portfolio of work consisiting of reports from tutorials, museum visit, one Saturday field trip. Essay = 20%, Portfolio = 20%, degree exam (December) = 60% with a minimum grade E in degree exam.