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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CLAS1650 Introduction to Classical Archaeology

20 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Dr Rick Jones
Email: R.f.j.jones@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Module replaces

CLAS1501 Introduction to Greek & Roman Archaeology 1CLAS1502 Introduction to Greek & Roman Archaeology 2

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is suitable for all students, regardless of whether they have any prior knowledge of the ancient classical world. The aim of this module is to provide and introduction to the theory and practice of the archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome. - The first half of the module will outline the history, development and current practice of Classical archaeology and provide an introduction to the various types of archaeological evidence. - The second half will provide an illustrated introduction to artefact studies.

Objectives

On successful completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
i) demonstrate, both orally and in writing, a basic grasp of the theory of the history , development and practice of archaeology as pertaining to the Greek and Roman World.
ii) demonstrate a basic grasp of the theoretical application of the principal techniques for the discovery, surveying and excavation of Classical sites;
iii) demonstrate a range of subject-specific skills, including an ability to analyse critically the various forms of archaeological data (literature, epigraphy, pottery, coinage, building remains, environmental evidence, etc.) and relate them to each other where appropriate;
iv) demonstrate a range of transferable skills, including verbal and written expression, the organisation of personal study and the use of IT resources.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students are expected to have obtained a basic grasp of the history, development and current practice of archaeology in relation to the Classical world. They are expected to have gained an appreciation of the many and varied types of archaeological evidence and to be able to assess their relative value in comparison one with another.

Skills outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
i) demonstrate a range of subject-specific skills, including an ability to analyse critically various forms of archaeological evidence (literature, inscriptions, pottery, coins, etc.) and relate them to each other where appropriate;
ii) demonstrate a range of transferable skills, including verbal and written expression, the organisation of personal study and the use of IT resources.


Syllabus

The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the theory and practice of the archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome:
1) Introduction to archaeology; history and development of classical archaeology.
2) Techniques of site discovery and survey (including a brief practical introduction in which student participation will be encouraged).
3) Techniques of excavation and post-excavation, including case studies taken from Classical Greece, republican and imperial Rome.
4) Dating techniques, both relative and absolute.
5) Analysis and types of evidence, including building remains (stone, wood, etc.), environmental archaeology, underwater archaeology.
6) Artefact studies (1): Greek and Roman literature from an archaeological standpoint (including an element of practical object handling and group discussion; inter-relating examples will be chosen from Classical Greece and republican and imperial Rome up to and including the reign of Constantine the Great).
7) Artefact Studies (2): Greek and Roman inscriptions and sculptural representation
8) Artefact Studies (3): Greek and Roman pottery
9) Artefact Studies (4): Greek and Roman coinage
10 Artefact Studies (5): other artefacts - stone, wood, bone, metal, glass, etc.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture181.0018.00
Seminar51.005.00
Private study hours177.00
Total Contact hours23.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Reading to support learning sessions = 60 hours
Preparing the two assignments = 60 hours
Preparing for the two-hour exam = 60 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Via seminar discussions; via first piece of coursework (submitted mid-term).

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
AssignmentMaximum of 1,500 words50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 02/03/2018 17:22:44

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