Advanced Fieldwork Project
| Module title | Advanced Fieldwork Project |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARC3006 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Ioana Oltean () |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 6 |
|---|
Module description
You will develop more advanced fieldwork skills and have an opportunity to make more of an individual contribution to an excavation, demonstrating that they are capable of working competently with a lower level of supervision. In some circumstances they may also experience supervising others. You will need to undertake the practical fieldwork during the summer vacation.
You cannot take this module and ARC3006A.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module will provide advanced practical experience of field archaeology work to students who have already gained basic competence of field techniques
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Gain advanced competence in various practical archaeological techniques and demonstrate an individual ability to correctly select techniques and strategies to fit context and aims of a project
- 2. Use appropriate archaeological terminology
- 3. Prepare primary data and deploy information from technical projects
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Write a technical report, deploying visual and written material
- 5. Interpret a variety of information forms and synthesise data from disparate sources
- 6. Critically assess the broader context of their work and reflect upon the success of methods in meeting aims
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Fulfil the role of an experienced member of a team within a hierarchical structure, and co-operate with and learn from peers
- 8. Experience a range of practical skills which have relevance in the wider world
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some the following:
- At least 3 weeks fieldwork on a compatible field-based project. .
- A group seminar designed to allow students to discuss and reflect upon their experiences.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 37 | 111 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | 111 | Practical experience under supervision |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 2 | One x 2 hour group discussion |
| Guided independent study | 37 | Independent study to include preparation for writing report |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork report | 100 | 4000 words max | 1-8 | Oral and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork report | Fieldwork report 4000 words max | 1-8 | Refer/Defer 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 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
- Aston, M. (1985). Interpreting the Landscape. London: Batsford.
- Barker, P. (1982). Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. London: Batsford.
- Bettess, F. (1990). Surveying for Archaeologists. Durham: University of Durham.
- Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P. (1991). Archaeology: Theories Methods and Practice. London: Thames and Hudson
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Must have completed ARC2003 or ARC2004 |
| Module co-requisites | Cannot be taken with ARC3006A. |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 06/05/2011 |
| Last revision date | 20/03/2023 |
