UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD | ||||||
MODULE CODE: FDAP204 | CREDITS: 20 | LEVEL: 2 | ||||
MODULE TITLE: ARCHAEOLOGY AND SOCIETY | ||||||
PRE-REQUISITE(S): None | ||||||
CO-REQUISITE(S): n/a | ||||||
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: No | ||||||
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module explores the role of archaeology in contemporary society and the modern world. | ||||||
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100% | ||||||
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Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation | ||||||
MODULE AIMS: The module aims to contextualise Archaeological Practice within a social framework:
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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: What is the relevance and importance of archaeology in contemporary society? Archaeology and World Politics; Advocacy in Archaeology; Communicating archaeology; Statutory protection of sites and portable antiquities in the UK; Restitution of cultural property; The treatment of human remains. Heritage Legislationt; Planning Policy Guidance 16; Portable Antiquities Scheme; Treasure Act; Restitution of Cultural Property; Ethical Issues. the notion of ethics and responsibility; the use of the past for establishing group identity with particular reference to nationalism; the concept of heritage; archaeology in the media; and the role of archaeology in situations of conflict. Public Agencies: DCMS; National & Local Authority Museums; Planning Authorities; English Heritage, Cadw, Environment and Heritage Service (Northern Ireland) and Historic Scotland; Academic organisations (Universities, Colleges and Schools). Voluntary Sector Agencies: The Council for British Archaeology, Council for Scottish Archaeology; CBA Wales. Contract Archaeology. | ||||||
APPROVAL: DATE OF APPROVAL: 23/05/07 DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 1/9/07 DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: n/a | ||||||
FACULTY: UPC
| SCHOOL: | PARTNER INSTITUTION: City College Plymouth | NAME OF SITE: | |||
MODULE LEADER: Win Scutt | Term* 1 & 2 |
Assessment Criteria (Threshold Level) : The student should be able to provide evidence of:
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Assessment Mode: Group presentation and seminar 40% Written Report 40% End module test: 20%
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Schedule of Teaching and Learning: This module will be taught through a series of lectures and seminar discussions, in which students will work on their chosen topics for the assessed presentation and written report
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Recommended Texts and Sources
The recommended texts for the course are:
A comprehensive bibliography for this module can be found at: Politics of the Past http://www.arch.soton.ac.uk/Projects/Politics/
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