Professional Skills in Archaeology
| Module title | Professional Skills in Archaeology |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARCM005 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Linda Hurcombe () |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
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Module description
This module allows you to pursue a specialist skills development research interest in Archaeology. It will be particularly suitable for students who which to explore skills in more depth than is offered within existing taught modules. You are encouraged to devise your own skills research project or skills placement project subject to approval by a member of staff.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module allows you to pursue a specialist skills development research interest in Archaeology. It will be particularly suitable for students who wish to explore skills in more depth than is offered within existing taught modules. You are encouraged to devise your own skills research project or skills placement project subject to approval by a member of staff.
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 terms and conventions in their correct contexts
- 2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the ethical issues involved
- 3. Demonstrate conceptual knowledge that enables students to critically evaluate the methodological framework of the skills project in hand
- 4. Assimilate and integrate experience of professional archaeological practice in the work-place
- 5. Continue to advance their professional archaeological skills to a high level
- 6. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the appropriate professional procedures and etiquette of the professional organisation
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Critically evaluate field observations and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses
- 8. Assimilate and critically analyse published and field data
- 9. Present a clearly-structured, well-written and appropriately illustrated report
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 10. Undertake research as an independent individual, within or outside existing projects
- 11. Adhere to deadlines
Syllabus plan
Not applicable – but you must agree placements and projects with the convenor.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 150 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Guided independent study | 150 | You are expected to develop professional skills through: Placement: this involves obtaining work experience in an appropriate organisation; this may include participation on an archaeological survey or excavation or craft activity that is of specific relevance to the field of study OR Professional skills project: this involves the furthering of one or more relevant archaeological techniques. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral feedback will be part of interactions on a placement or interactions with an appropriate member of staff if developing a skill. A draft of the structure can be discussed with an appropriate member of academic staff. | 1-4 OR 5-6 | Oral feedback: interactive discussions as part of a placement or with academic staff. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A project report that includes a reflective and critical analysis of the placement or professional skills project and the skills developed. Written assignment to comprise the project report and critical evaluation, designed to illustrate the nature and range of skills deployed, the degree of success achieved and the ability to analyse own performance. | 100 | Maximum 4000 words | All | Written feedback |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a see below |
Re-assessment notes
Re-assessment as referral is not possible; deferral possible by being awarded an extension.
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.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Varies depending upon chosen subject.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Variable, e.g. museum collections, maps. reference collections, etc.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | Can be undertaken ONLY as part of ongoing Masters programme work – so at least 60 credits of relevant archaeological modules at Masters level. |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 2003 |
| Last revision date | 05/03/2020 |
