UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD | ||||||
MODULE CODE: FDAP100 | CREDITS: 20 | LEVEL: 1 | ||||
MODULE TITLE: FIELDWORK: BRITISH & IRISH PREHISTORY | ||||||
PRE-REQUISITES: None | ||||||
CO-REQUISITES: None | ||||||
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes | ||||||
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module uses the prehistory of Britain and Ireland as a context within which to learn a range of non-intrusive investigative skills and to develop an understanding of key theoretical concepts in British prehistory. | ||||||
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100% | ||||||
Give Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked | ||||||
Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation | ||||||
MODULE AIMS: This module aims:
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ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this module the learner will be expected to:
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INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
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APPROVAL: DATE OF APPROVAL: 23/05/07 DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 1/9/2007 DATES OF APPROVED CHANGE: n/a | ||||||
FACULTY: UPC | SCHOOL: | PARTNER INSTITUTION: City College Plymouth | (For FHSW) NAME OF SITE: | |||
MODULE LEADER: Win Scutt | Term: All Year | |||||
Assessment Criteria (Threshold Level) : The student should provide evidence which: 1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current theoretical approaches to the typology, development and meaning of prehistoric structures and artefacts 2. Presents and evaluates evidence of non-intrusive investigations of archaeological sites through the understanding and use of topographical and aerial survey 3. Develops lines of argument and makes sound judgements about prehistoric sites in their chronological and environmental context.
Assessment Mode: Coursework: 100% 1. Report of 1500 words with original survey drawings and photographs 50% 2. one written assignment of 1500 words 30% 3. reflective journal of 1000 words on field courses.20%
Schedule of Teaching and Learning: The module is delivered by means of lectures, field trips and online tutorials through the College VLE.
Recommended Texts and Sources The recommended texts for the course are: Bradley, R. (2007) The Prehistory of Britain and Ireland. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Collis, J. (2003) Celts: Origins, Myths and Inventions.Stroud: NPI Cunliffe B. (1993) Wessex to AD1000. London: Longman. Cunliffe B. (2004) Iron Age Britain. London: English Heritage/Batsford. Drewett, P.L. (1999) Field Archaeology: an introduction . London: Routledge Fleming, A. (2007) The Dartmoor Reaves. Macclesfield: Windgather Press Grant, J, Gorin, S. & Fleming N. (2005) The Archaeology Coursebook London: Routledge Hunter J. and Ralston I. (1999) The Archaeology of Britain. London: Routledge James, S. 1999 The Atlantic Celts: Ancient People or Modern Invention? London: British Museum Press. James, S (2005) Exploring the world of the Celts. London: Thames and Hudson Malone C. (2001) Neolithic Britain & Ireland. Stroud: NPI. Parker Pearson M. (2005): Bronze Age Britain. London: English Heritage/Batsford.
Internet Edinburgh, University of, 2007 Archaeology at Edinburgh Streaming Media [online] http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/streaming/index.html Archaeology Data Service http://ads.ahds.ac.uk
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