Modules
Roman Archaeology in the Digital World (ARCM010)
| Staff | Professor Ioana Oltean - Convenor |
|---|---|
| Credit Value | 15 |
| ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| NQF Level | 7 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Duration of Module | Term 2: 11 weeks; |
Module aims
The module aims to provide an overview and critical understanding of how digital technologies can be contribute to the study and dissemination of archaeological data pertaining to the Roman Empire in both academic and public contexts. You will be introduced to key digital methodologies and their applications, and will gain a critical appreciation of the novel ways in which they allow us to interact with source materials. You will also develop a better appreciation of the relevance and potential of new techniques they encounter in future.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of specific digital techniques currently used in Roman archaeology
- 2. Present developed skills in extracting information from existing digital resources.
- 3. Understand the role of digital technologies in analysing and disseminating archaeological data
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 4. Present developed skills in acquiring, structuring and analysing digital archaeological data
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 5. Develop advanced capacity for critical reflection
- 6. Present to a high level clearly structured, well written and appropriately illustrated arguments
- 7. Adhere to deadlines
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introduction
- Dealing with the evidence: databases
- Dealing with the evidence: GIS
- Imagery and image manipulation in artefact and landscape studies
- Digital models and modelling: use and abuse
- Data accessibility and portability: feasibility and convenience
- Big data in Roman archaeology
- Open access: duty and ethics
- Reaching wider audiences 1: internet
- Reaching wider audiences 2: the media
- Conclusions and overview
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 117 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 33 | Lecture content with discussion and practical elements |
| Guided independent study | 117 | Reading, and practical interaction with digital resources |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to class discussions and practical exercises | 2 hours | 1-6 | Oral feedback |
| Report draft plan | 1500 words | 1-7 | Oral feedback |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal critique | 20 | 1500 words/equivalent | 1,3-7 | Written feedback |
| Report | 80 | 3000 words | 1-7 | Written feedback |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal critique | Verbal critique (1500 words/equivalent) | 1,3-7 | Referred/deferred period |
| Report | Report (3000 words) | 1-7 | Referred/deferred 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 50%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Bodenhamer, D. J., J. Corrigan and T. M. Harris (eds) 2010. The Spatial Humanities: GIS and the future of humanities scholarship
- Elliott, T, Heath, S, Muccigrosso, J, (2013), Report on the Linked Ancient World Data Institute. Information Standards Quarterly 24
- Haselberger, L. and Humphrey, J. (eds) 2004. Imaging Ancient Rome: Documentation - Visualization - Imagination (Proceedings of the Third Williams Symposium on Classical Architecture, 2004), JRA Supplementary Series 61 (papers in English)
- Haselberger, L.(ed.) 2002. Mapping Augustan Rome, JRA Supplementary Series 50
- McCarty, W. and Deegan M. (eds) 2012 Collaborative Research in the Digital Humanities, Routledge, London, New York
- Richardson, L. (2013): A Digital Public Archaeology? Papers from the Institute of Archaeology, UCL, 23(1): 10, pp. 1-12
- Forte, M. and Campana, S.R.L. (Eds.) 2016. Digital Methods and Remote Sensing in Archaeology. Archaeology in the Age of Sensing, Springer
- P. Allison, (ed) Internet Archaeology 24/2008 - Dealing with legacy datahttps://intarch.ac.uk/journal/issue24/index.html
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=8768
- Electronic access to relevant journals, e.g. Journal of Archaeological Science, Internet Archaeology, Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Forensic Science International
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
31/05/2017
Last revision date
19/08/2020
Key words search
Digital, Digital Humanities, Roman archaeology