Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of surveying terrestrial and underwater sites and landscapes.
- Understand principles of radiometric dating.
- Understand the principles of geophysical survey.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Partake in a portfolio of archaeological methods
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- How archaeological resources may be discovered.
- Archaeological fieldwork and recording methods.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate field methods and field-based data described in archaeological reports.
- Critically evaluate archaeological knowledge claims based on fieldwork.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 15 |
| Completion of assessment task | 88 |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Wider reading or practice | 15 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Hester, T., Shafer, H.J. and Feder, K.L. (1997). Field Methods in Archaeology. U.S.A.: Mayfield Publishing Co..
Barker, P. (1993). Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. London: Routledge.
Greene, K. (2010). Archaeology: An Introduction. London: Routledge.
Drewett, P (2000). Field Archaeology. London: UCL Press.
Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P. (2016). Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice. London: Thames & Hudson.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Assessments designed to provide informal, on-module feedback. Discussions during laboratory work, classes and demonstrations.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice Test | 30% |
| Essay | 70% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 70% |
| Multiple choice Test | 30% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice Test | 30% |
| Essay | 70% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External