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 08 (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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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 |
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. Location TBA |
Additional 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
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. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
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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