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 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Classical Art/Classical Archaeology |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Equivalent courses on the Classical World or Archaeology. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 22,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
166 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
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/excerpt question and an essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Students will also demonstrate the following transferable skills:
¿ written skills (clear expression of ideas and arguments)
¿ analytical skills
¿ evaluation skills
* interpretation of visual material
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| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Classical Arch 2B |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Benjamin Russell
Tel:
Email: Ben.Russell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Summer Wight
Tel:
Email: Summer.Wight@ed.ac.uk |
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