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:

  • to train the student in a range of skills applicable in non-intrusive archaeological investigations
  • to provide an appreciation of the chronological framework within which the student can develop a deeper understanding of the prehistoric archaeology of Britain
  • To place this knowledge in the necessary European and World contexts
  • To provide each student with an overview of the field monuments of these periods
  • To link current understandings of British Prehistory with theoretical approaches and the history of Archaeological Thought (Module FDAP103)

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES:  At the end of this module the learner will be expected to:

  1. have a knowledge of the current theoretical approaches to the typology, development and meaning of prehistoric structures and artefacts
  2. Present and evaluate evidence of non-intrusive investigations of archaeological sites through the understanding and use of topographical and aerial survey
  3. Develop lines of argument and make sound judgements about prehistoric sites in their chronological and environmental context.

 

INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:

  • Survey a prehistoric site using a total station, appropriately recording and interpreting features, adopting safe practices. Analyse and interpret aerial photographs
  • Ceremonial monuments of the fourth and third millennia BC
  • The organisation of the landscape in the second and third millennia BC
  • Social stratification and warfare
  • Effects on Iron Age Britain of the Roman world.

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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