Field Study
| Module title | Field Study |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARCM200 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Oliver Creighton (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
This module facilitates your engagement with archaeological evidence in the field through two fieldtrips, supplemented by an initial introductory session and a later debriefing/review. The two fieldtrips will explore contrasting sites, monuments, buildings and landscapes in the Southwest region, with a particular focus on how various archaeological techniques and methods can be applied appropriately in different research contexts.
Module aims - intentions of the module
- To link theory and practice in the field of study by combining published information with personal observation of physical evidence, evaluating what is seen.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the principles of 'reading' the landscapes
- 2. Make sound judgements from field observations
- 3. Assimilate and critically analyse published and field data
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current practices at an archaeological project/site
- 5. Demonstrate new insights in the field, informed by the chosen sites
- 6. Critically reflect on the presentation and academic significance of a project/site
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Present to a high level a clearly structured, well written and appropriately illustrated report
- 8. Research a topic independently
- 9. Adhere to deadlines
Syllabus plan
For each of two fieldtrips:
- Introduction (1 hour)
- Fieldtrip (two days @ 7.5 hours per day)
- Post-fieldtrip discussion class (1 hour)
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 131 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 2 | 2 x 1 hour introductory classes |
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 15 | 2 x 7.5 hour fieldtrips |
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 2 | 2 x 1 hour post fieldtrip discussion |
| Guided independent study | 131 | independent study |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written report one | 50 | 2000 words | 1-9 | Written feedback |
| Written report two | 50 | 2000 words | 1-9 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report one | Report 1 (2000 words) | 1-9 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Report two | Report 2 (2000 words) | 1-9 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Varies depending upon fieldtrip, but for example, for the Somerset Levels:
- The Somerset Levels Papers
- Coles, B. and Coles, J. 1986: The Sweet Track to Glastonbury. London.
- Rippon, S, 1997: The Severn Estuary: landscape evolution and wetland reclamation. London.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | May 2012 |
| Last revision date | 14/01/2019 |
