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ARCH41080

Academic Year 2022/2023

Historic Urban Landscapes (ARCH41080)

Subject:
Archaeology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Archaeology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Tadhg O'Keeffe
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Fieldwork Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This elective module provides scope to develop knowledge gained in the cultural heritage core module focusing on urban contexts. It expands theoretical and philosophical understandings of conservation and develops skills in strategies and techniques of identifying, protecting, conserving and interpreting monuments and sites as an integral part of Historic Urban Landscapes. Topics include urban morphology, architectural heritage, authenticity, conservation challenges and management frameworks for conserving World Heritage cities, including a field trip to Dublin city.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate a critical understanding of conservation strategies and techniques in urban contexts;
2) Develop practical skills in identification and evaluation of urban heritage;
3) Understand contemporary conservation challenges in cities;
4) Analyse necessary conditions for authentic conservation of monuments, sites and historic urban landscapes;
5) Develop management frameworks for conserving World Heritage cities.

Indicative Module Content:

need to rethink

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

40

Autonomous Student Learning

36

Lectures

12

Field Trip/External Visits

12

Total

100


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
need to rethink

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Primary degree


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Historic Urban Landscapes (ZOOL40320)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Essay: 3000 [max] word essay Week 8 n/a Graded No

50

No
Fieldwork: Illustrated fieldwork report, 3000 words maximum Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50

No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

UCD School of Archaeology use standard feedback sheets for all modules. Your feedback is provided on this form - the form also contains feed forward details - this will help you think about how you could improve your approach in future assignments.