Material Culture (CT0112)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-CT0112

This course explores the theme of the three-dimensional or physical manifestations of Scotland's traditional culture systems through a series of thematic case studies. Emphasis is placed upon the examination of material culture exchange and development in relation to such issues as status, ethnicity and identity. Within this framework, form and function, aesthetics and semiotics are explored from an ethnological stance.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass at Scottish Ethnology 2 is normally required.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Scottish Ethnology, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
14/09/2007	11:00	12:00	Room 1.09, 27-29 George Square	Central	Conference Room

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Conference Room, 27 George Square.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should have:
A solid familiarity with material culture theory, including museology and collection theory.
An enhanced understanding of the concept of objects as evidence.
Experience of producing critical texts on the concept of material culture through course work tasks.
A broad understanding of the empirical context of material culture within a Scottish cultural framework.