Undergraduate Course: Classical Archaeology 2b: Materials and Methods (CACA08010)
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 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Classical Art/Classical Archaeology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course will introduce students to the various ways in which the material remains of the Classical civilisations (primarily Greece and Rome) have been and are analysed and studied. A wide range of types of material (such as buildings, coins, pottery, sculpture) will be considered along with the methodologies that have been devised by Classical archaeologists for understanding them and their significance as evidence for Classical societies. Dating and chronology, geography, function, typology and the interface between material remains and written evidence will all be considered. Teaching will include special intention to case studies and to hands-on experience where possible. |
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 |
Cost of Field Trip |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate through their essay, analytical review and exam:
&· familiarity with a wide range of types of material evidence for the Classical world
&· knowledge of the main methodologies used to evaluate the material remains of the Classical civilisations
&· understanding of how these methodologies can be applied to the evidence through specific case studies
&· knowledge of the chronological framework of the Classical world and an understanding of how it was created (dating methods)
&· the ability to evaluate critically the methodologies which have been used in the study and interpretation of the material remains of the past
&· an understanding of the interface between written (historical) and material (archaeological) evidence
&· the ability to interpret a range of plans and maps
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Assessment Information
Coursework 50% and exam 50%
Coursework will consist of an analytical review (1000 words) of an article or book chapter to be written by week 6, and one essay of 2,000 words. These two pieces of work are of equal weight (25% each).
The two-hour exam will consist of a picture/gobbet question and an essay
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Glenys Davies
Tel: (0131 6)50 3592
Email: G.M.Davies@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk |
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