ARCH06024 2019 World Archaeology
Full Title
World Archaeology
Transcript Title
World Archaeology
Code
ARCH06024
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ARCH - Archaeology
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Chris Read
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPL_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Archaeology
Description
This course will consist of a general introduction to world archaeology for the student. Most Irish archaeology students never have the chance to study the archaeology from outside of Western Europe and rarely outside the time span present in Irish archaeology (roughly the last 10,000 years). This course will introduce the student to the story of the human past. From our earliest human ancestors in Africa, to their spread throughout the Old World to the development of agriculture and the rise of the great civilisations, this course will lead the student through highlights and turning points of human prehistory.
From this course the student will achieve a wide understanding of the scope of human prehistory and the major events and developments that have helped shape the more recent past. The student will gain an appreciation of how the archaeology of Ireland fits into a wider, global context.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Identify and define important points in the development of early human societies.
2.
Review the range of evidence employed by archaeologists to reconstruct the prehistoric and early historic past.
3.
Explain how archaeologists have used this evidence to understand specific aspects of the prehistoric world such as ancient technology, social organisation or economic activities.
4.
Demonstrate a basic comprehension of assigned archaeological literature.
5.
Express archaeological knowledge and concepts through written and oral mediums.
6.
Recognize the differences and similarities between prehistoric/early historic Ireland and the rest of the world.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be taught through the medium of weekly lectures and discussions of major topics. The essay and presentation will encourage independent research on topics of the student's choice, with their written and oral output assessed.
Module Assessment Strategies
The assesment strategy will be based on 50% for the final exam and 50% continuous assessment. The continuous assessment will be based upon an essay, a presentation (based on the essay) and a midterm exam. I the essay, students will be allowed to write about any element of world archaeology that interests them.
Repeat Assessments
Standard
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Topics to be covered will include: Early Hominids and the emergence of Homo sapiens;The Middle and Upper Palaeolithic; The Mesolithic and Post-Pleistocene hunter gatherer adaptations; Introduction of Agriculture; Africa and Australia; Civilisations of Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt; The European Neolithic and Bronze Age; the civilisations of Asia and the Americas. The final two weeks of class will be devoted to student presentations fo their essay research.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid-term | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 7 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Presentation | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 3 | Essay | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2018-02-01 The Human Past: World Prehistory and the Development of Human Societies Thames and Hudson Ltd
ISBN 0500294208 ISBN-13 9780500294208
2018-02-01 The Human Past: World Prehistory and the Development of Human Societies Thames and Hudson Ltd
ISBN 0500294208 ISBN-13 9780500294208
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
The Human Past edited by Chris Scarre ISBN: 0-500-28531-4
Journal Resources
none
URL Resources
none
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None