2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CLAS1650 Introduction to Classical Archaeology

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Sam Gartland
Email: s.d.gartland@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

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.

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.

The module has three main parts: Part 1 Survey of Classical Archaeology, Part 2 Archaeological Techniques, and Part 3 Archaeology and Society.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	18	1.00	18.00
Seminar	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			177.00
Total Contact hours			23.00
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 type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	1,500 words	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment	48 hr 00 mins	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

The format of this examination may be subject to change should the situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic allow. Students will be informed well in advance if this becomes the case. 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: 28/04/2023 14:37:48

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