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AHIS2302 – Archaeology and Society: Archaeological Evidence
2024 – Session 1, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Alison Carfi
Contact via by email
by arrangement through email
Lecturer
Samantha Mills
Contact via by email
by appointment
Alison Carfi
Samantha Mills
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores the contribution of archaeology to our understanding of the ancient societies of Greece and Rome. It is focused on our changing interpretation of the material culture of the classical Mediterranean world. It looks in particular at the impact of archaeological fieldwork. Students will work with the University’s artefact collections in practical exercises and assessments. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Employ appropriate handling techniques when dealing with ancient artefacts.
- ULO2: Identify the place of manufacture, time period, and original use of artefacts from the time periods covered in this unit.
- ULO3: Identify and discuss the relative values of different archaeological theories and methods
- ULO4: Extract historical information from ancient remains in order to understand the society that produced them.
- ULO5: Identify, analyse, and interpret archaeological artefacts and site plans.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of‚ 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Online Quizzes | 40% | No | Weeks 2-11 |
| Artefact Presentation | 20% | No | 29/4/2024 |
| Research Essay | 40% | No | 31/5/2024 |
Online Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Weeks 2-11
Weighting: 40%
There will be 10 online quizzes.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Employ appropriate handling techniques when dealing with ancient artefacts.
- Identify the place of manufacture, time period, and original use of artefacts from the time periods covered in this unit.
- Extract historical information from ancient remains in order to understand the society that produced them.
Artefact Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 29/4/2024
Weighting: 20%
Students will analyse and research an artefact from the Museum’s collection as an archaeologist would, and then prepare a media presentation on it.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Employ appropriate handling techniques when dealing with ancient artefacts.
- Identify the place of manufacture, time period, and original use of artefacts from the time periods covered in this unit.
- Extract historical information from ancient remains in order to understand the society that produced them.
- Identify, analyse, and interpret archaeological artefacts and site plans.
Research Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 31/5/2024
Weighting: 40%
The students will research an archaeological site in order to discuss the society of the people who lived there.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Employ appropriate handling techniques when dealing with ancient artefacts.
- Identify the place of manufacture, time period, and original use of artefacts from the time periods covered in this unit.
- Identify and discuss the relative values of different archaeological theories and methods
- Extract historical information from ancient remains in order to understand the society that produced them.
- Identify, analyse, and interpret archaeological artefacts and site plans.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 14/02/2024 | External tutor now appointed: Ms Samantha Mills |
Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook