UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD | ||||||
MODULE CODE: FDAP102 | CREDITS: 20 | LEVEL: 1 | ||||
MODULE TITLE: EXCAVATION | ||||||
PRE-REQUISITES: None | ||||||
CO-REQUISITES: None | ||||||
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes | ||||||
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module will develop an understanding of the range of intrusive investigative methods that can be used on archaeological sites. These methods include surface artefact collection and excavation. | ||||||
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 involves making contributions to intrusive archaeological field investigations. It deals with the contributions to preparation for an investigation, the fieldwork and the analysis and presentation of the data. | ||||||
ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be 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 | (For FHSW) NAME OF SITE: | |||
MODULE LEADER: Win Scutt | Term: All Year | |||||
Assessment Criteria (Threshold Level) : The student should provide evidence that they can: 1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and principles associated with archaeological excavation. 2. evaluate the appropriateness of different excavation strategies to solving specific archaeological problems. 3. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the techniques used to excavate and record an archaeological site. 4. evaluate and interpret the data gathered from an excavation.
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Assessment Mode: Coursework: 1. Report of 1500 words 50% 2. end-module test 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, simulation, field trips and online tutorials through the College VLE. (The learner is expected to contribute to an excavation under the direction of a qualified archaeologist in the Work-Based Learning module, or at some time in Year 1 or 2)
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Recommended Texts and SourcesThe recommended texts for the course are: Barker, P.A. (1993) Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. 3rd ed. London: Routledge Collis, J. (2002) Digging up the Past Gloucestershire: Sutton Drewett, P.L. (1999) Field Archaeology: an introduction. London: Routledge Institute of Field Archaeologists (2001) Standard and guidance for archaeological excavation, revised edition September 2001 Institute of Field Archaeologists (2001) Standard and guidance for archaeological watching brief, revised edition September 2001 Joukowsky, M. (1980). A Complete Manual of Field Archaeology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Out of print?. Roskams, S. (2001) Excavation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press SCAUM (1997) Health and Safety in Field Archaeology Standing Conference of Archaeological Unit Managers Spence, C. (ed.) (1994) Archaeological Site Manual (3rd edn.) Museum of London Archaeology Service (MoLAS)
Online ACOA The Association of County Archaeological Officers (1993) Model Briefs and Specifications for Archaeological Assessments and Field Evaluations Out of print. Available as a .pdf file (107KB) at http://www.algao.org.uk DoE (1990) Planning and Policy Guidance Note 16 Available as a .pdf file at http://www.culture.gov.uk English Heritage (1991). Management of Archaeological Projects (MAP2)
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