Learning Outcomes:
ARCH41170 is a UCD Level 4 module. At Level 4, students are expected to demonstrate specialized, detailed or advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge and understanding, which is based on consideration of current debate and controversy at the forefront of the field. This knowledge and understanding provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context.
On completion of this module you should be able to:
1. Identify and clearly describe some of the more common archaeological materials and objects.
2. Identify and critically assess the use of various approaches to material culture in different research projects
3. Have an introductory understanding of some of the more common analytical methods.
Indicative Module Content:
In this 10 credit module, there are three scheduled contact hours per week over 12 weeks. The Friday morning 1-hour slot is intended as a traditional lecture slot, where key content will be introduced. The Wednesday morning 2-hour slot is intended as a seminar slot where students are expected to engage with and discuss key readings and concepts, often through group and discussion. There may also be practical, hands-on aspects to these 2-hour slots facilitated by the Module Coordinator. Please note, some of the Friday lectures in this module will be provided by specialist researchers in particular fields and typically change year-on-year.