ARCHAEOLOGY IN ACTION

Course Code

KL 155H

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr S Foster

Pre-requisites

None.

Overview

Covering the first essentials of archaeological enquiry, the course is structured around two central themes:

The study of the past. A general overview of the history of archaeological enquiry.
Material culture and archaeological methods. An introduction to the principles of artefact study, chronology, typology and other methods and techniques used by archaeologists in their research.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%) and in-course assessment (50%).

Resit: Resit exam: 1 two-hour written exam (50%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (50%).

Formative Assessment

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