Advanced Fieldwork Project

Overview
Module description

Advanced Fieldwork Project (ARC3006)

Staff	Professor Ioana Oltean - Lecturer
Credit Value	15
ECTS Value	7.5
NQF Level	6
Pre-requisites	Must have completed ARC2003 or ARC2004
Co-requisites	Cannot be taken with ARC3006A.
Duration of Module	Term 1: 11 weeks;

Module aims

This module will provide advanced practical experience of field archaeology work to students who have already gained basic competence of field techniques

ILO: Module-specific skills

1. Gain advanced competence in various practical archaeological techniques and demonstrate an individual ability to correctly select techniques and strategies to fit context and aims of a project
2. Use appropriate archaeological terminology
3. Prepare primary data and deploy information from technical projects

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

4. Write a technical report, deploying visual and written material
5. Interpret a variety of information forms and synthesise data from disparate sources
6. Critically assess the broader context of their work and reflect upon the success of methods in meeting aims

ILO: Personal and key skills

7. Fulfil the role of an experienced member of a team within a hierarchical structure, and co-operate with and learn from peers
8. Experience a range of practical skills which have relevance in the wider world

Syllabus plan

Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some the following:

At least 3 weeks fieldwork on a compatible field-based project. .
A group seminar designed to allow students to discuss and reflect upon their experiences.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
2	37	111

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Placement	111	Practical experience under supervision
Scheduled Learning and Teaching	2	One x 2 hour group discussion
Guided independent study	37	Independent study to include preparation for writing report

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
100	0	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Fieldwork report	100	4000 words max	1-8	Oral and Written feedback
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Fieldwork report	Fieldwork report 4000 words max	1-8	Refer/Defer period

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Basic reading:

Aston, M. (1985). Interpreting the Landscape. London: Batsford.
Barker, P. (1982). Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. London: Batsford.
Bettess, F. (1990). Surveying for Archaeologists. Durham: University of Durham.
Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P. (1991). Archaeology: Theories Methods and Practice. London: Thames and Hudson

Module has an active ELE page?

Yes

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE: https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=11102

Available as distance learning?

Origin date

06/05/2011

Last revision date

20/03/2023

Key words search

Fieldwork, excavation

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