Research Sources and Strategies in Archaeology (P00171)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HCA-P-P00171

This is a supervised reading course with weekly discussion sessions designed to prepare students to undertake research for a dissertation. It also provides an introduction to library, museum and, where appropriate, computer and archival resources in order to locate, extract and evaluate information from primary and secondary sources. The nature and content of the reading will, to some extent, depend on individual interests and specializations. Students will also be expected to give presentations on their proposed research or research interests.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2008	14:00	16:00	Room 1.F02, Old High School	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

An ability to devise a programme of research and to locate relevant sources of information. To obtain experience in presenting a verbal exposition of ideas and data to an audience of peers. To inculcate initiative for independent research. To engage interactively with other students in discussions of research projects and proposals.