Undergraduate Course: Archaeology of Scotland 1A (ARCA08001)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Archaeology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/arch/degreecourse.html
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Contribution to cost of coach hire for field trip |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 09:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Old High School |
| Additional information |
Also tutorials |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Archaeology of Scotland 1A | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | |
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
| One portfolio of work consisting of reports from tutorials, museum visit and one Saturday field trip. Portfolio = 40%, degree exam (December) = 60% with a minimum grade E in degree exam. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Gordon Thomas
Tel: (0131 6)50 2383
Email: Gordon.Thomas@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sarah Larios
Tel: (0131 6)50 2501
Email: sarah.larios@ed.ac.uk |
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