UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD | ||||||
MODULE CODE: FDAP101 | CREDITS: 20 | LEVEL: 1 | ||||
MODULE TITLE: FIELDWORK: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY | ||||||
PRE-REQUISITES: None | ||||||
CO-REQUISITES: None | ||||||
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes | ||||||
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module uses Historical Archaeology as a context within which to learn theoretical approaches in archaeology and a range of non-intrusive investigative skills. | ||||||
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: The course will provide students with:
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ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of a module the learner will be expected to demonstratebe able 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 DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: n/a | ||||||
FACULTY: UPC | SCHOOL: | PARTNER INSTITUTION: City College Plymouth | NAME OF SITE: | |||
MODULE LEADER: Win Scutt | Term: All Year | |||||
Assessment Criteria (Threshold Level) : The student should provide evidence of their:
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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%
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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 SourcesAston, M. (1985) Interpreting the Landscape. London: Batsford Brown, A. (1987) Fieldwork for Archaeologists and Local Historians. London: Batsford. Crossley, D.W. (1990) Post-Medieval Archaeology in Britain. Leicester University Press Deetz, J.F. (1996) In Small Things Forgotten New York: Anchor Dorrell, P.G. (1994) Photography in Archaeology and Conservation English Heritage (2006) Understanding Historic Buildings: A guide to good recording practice. London: English Heritage (free from English Heritage) Hinton, D. (1990) Archaeology, Economy and Society. London: Routledge Institute of Field Archaeologists (1999) Standards and Guidance for Archaeological Field Evaluation Institute of Field Archaeologists (2001) IFA Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment, revised edition September 2001 Kain, R. (2006) England’s Landscape: The South West. London: English Heritage/Harper Collins McNeill, T. (2006) English Heritage Book of Castles. Batsford Palmer, M and Neaverson, P (1998) Industrial Archaeology: Principles and Practice. London: Routledge SCAUM (1997) Health and Safety in Field Archaeology
Internet Archaeology Data Service http://ads.ahds.ac.uk DoE 1990 Planning and Policy Guidance Note 16 (online) DoE / DNH 1994. Planning Policy Guidance note 15 (PPG15) 'Planning & the Historic Environment'. (online) Edinburgh, University of, 2007 Archaeology at Edinburgh Streaming Media [online] http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/streaming/index.html |