- Course Code
- KL 3052
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Donald Paterson
Pre-requisites
KL205K for those studying towards a qualification in Scottish Archaeology.
For those studying towards the Degree in Archaeology by flexible study, permission of the Head of Archaeology is required.
Co-requisites
None.
Overview
At least 80 hours active participation as part of a team in an approved excavation
Collection of data, photographs, sketches, maps and diagrams as appropriate
Communication of the results of this participation in a 2000 - 3000 word Portfolio (exclusive of appendices)
Structure
80 Hours participation in an approved excavation
4 One and a half hour video conference lecture/tutorial sessions
Assessment
Presentation of a portfolio in the manner used in Archaeological Fieldwork Portfolio 2 (KL205K) and following discussion with the tutor and fellow class members during the tutorial sessions
Resubmission with changes following feedback from the Tutor and Exam Board
Formative Assessment
Feedback by the excavation director/field assistants during the excavation, and feedback from the tutor (and classmates) during the tutorial sessions
Feedback
During the excavation, students are given advice, assistance and feedback from the excavation team.
Thereafter, in assembling the Portfolio, as the course is delivered flexibly, and many students are not present in person, most feedback is done in the tutorial sessions or by e mail exchanges with the course tutor.