ARCH06025 2019 Field school
Full Title
Field school
Transcript Title
Field school
Code
ARCH06025
Attendance
100 %
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)
Marion Dowd, James Bonsall
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
The field school is a crucial element of the programme, that focusses on delivering practical experience and developing survey and excavation skills to first year students. The excavation runs for two weeks after the summer exams, in May/June. Students learn how to lay out excavation trenches; excavate using the single-context system; record features through plans, sections, written descriptions and photography; process ecofacts and artefacts on-site and provide first aid care for finds where necessary; use a drone; and participate in public archaeology dissemination of excavation results.
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.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students will be inducted on Health and Safety on site.
They will be taught how to de-sod, excavate, and survey.
Instruction on recording contexts and strata.
Module Assessment Strategies
Students will be assessed in a number of key areas including excavation techniques/stratigraphy , recording, planning, photography and work ethic.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment
Module Dependencies
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Two week training excavation.
The particular site and/or nature of the archaeology will vary from year to year.
The five hours listed below is based upon two weeks of 35 hours, equal to 5 hours per week for 14 weeks.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment Logbook | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 16 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Practical Evaluation | Continuous Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 80 % | End of Semester | 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
Journal Resources
MOLA's Archaeological Site Manual
URL Resources
www.archaeology.ie
www.excavations.ie
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None