Archaeology of Scotland 1B (AR0057)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCA-1-ASco1B

The course consists of two modules: Module 3: The Ages of Metal - the later prehistoric archaeology of Scotland. Module 4: Archaeology into History - Romans, Britons, Picts, and Scots - the archaeology of the early historic period and the formation of the Kingdom of Scotland. Students attending this courses will be expected to participate on two Saturday field trips or visits, for which a moderate charge will be made.

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 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	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 consisting of reports from tutorials, museum visit and one Saturday field trip. Essay = 20% portfolio = 20%, degree exam (May) = 60% with a minimum grade E in degree exam.