ARCH06025 2014 FIELD SCHOOL
Full Title
FIELD SCHOOL
Transcript Title
FIELD SCHOOL
Code
ARCH06025
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
2014 - Full Academic Year 2014-15
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Marion Dowd, Chris Read
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPL_H08 201300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
Description
The field school is one of the most crucial elements of an archaeological programme, especially one that is focused on providing valid practical experience. The training excavation will be held over two weeks at either Easter or in June. The actual site and related archaeology will vary from year to year. Students will gain first hand experience in developing excavation and other investigative techniques, an understanding of site recording and the application of methodologies taught in class.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Apply basic archaeological fieldwork techniques.
2.
Demonstrate awareness of key recording techniques and attempt their application.
3.
Differentiate soil horizons and stratigraphic contexts.
4.
Comply with best practice in site excavation techniques and the treatment of recovered artefacts.
5.
Demonstrate ability to take instruction and work in groups.
6.
Demonstrate understanding and compliance with site based health and safety regulations.
Module Assessment Strategies
Students will be assessed in a number of key areas including excavation techniques/stratigraphy , recording, planning, photography and work ethic.
Module Dependencies
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Two week training excavation. The individual site and related types/level of archaeology will vary from year to year. The five hours below is based upon two weeks of 35 hours, equal to 5 hours per week for 14 weeks.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment Logbook | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 2 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Practical Evaluation | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 80 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | Offsite | Excavation/Recording Techniques | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 5.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Museum of London Excavation Manual
IT Sligo Site Handbook
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None