ARCH06032 2016 MESOLITHIC IRELAND AND EUROPE
Full Title
MESOLITHIC IRELAND AND EUROPE
Transcript Title
MESOLITHIC IRELAND AND EUROPE
Code
ARCH06032
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
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Chris Read, Marion Dowd
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPL_H08 201300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_B07 201700 Bachelor of Science in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_C06 201700 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
Description
This course provides an overview of hunter gatherer populations in Mesolithic Europe. Topics covered will include: the question of a Palaeolithic presence in Ireland; problems with the Mesolithic record; economy and diet; settlement and mobility; significance of natural places; lithics and lithic technology; microwear analysis; burial and funerary practise; ritual and votive deposition; and social complexity.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explain the arguments regarding the earliest colonisation of Ireland.
2.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of Mesolithic settlement, material culture, economy and ritual activities.
3.
Exhibit knowledge of both Mesolithic technology and methods of lithic assessment.
4.
Express archaeological data and ideas concerning the Mesolithic through both oral and written formats.
5.
Demonstrate skill in researching the Mesolithic archaeology of Europe.
Module Dependencies
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction and overview
Week 2: Palaeolithic Ireland
Week 3: Problems with the archaeological record of Mesolithic Europe
Week 4: Landscape, settlement and mobility
Week 5: Economy and diet
Week 6: Landscape and natural places
Week 7: FIELDTRIP
Week 8: Lithics and lithic technology (theory)
Week 9: Lithics and lithic technology (Practical 1)
Week 10: Lithics and lithic technology (Practical 2)
Week 11: Microwear analysis
Week 12: Burial and funerary traditions
Week 13: Ritual and votive deposition
Week 14: Overview and themes
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment Fieldtrip report | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 8 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Practical project and presentation | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | 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 | 30 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Learning | Flat Classroom | Group Learning | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Independent learning | 4.5 | Weekly | 4.50 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.50 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Conneller, C. and Warren, G. 2006. Mesolithic Britain and Ireland: new approaches. Tempus.
Woodman, P.C. 2003. Pushing back the boundaries. John Jackson Lecture 2003. RoyalDublin Society,Dublin.
Waddell, J. (ed.) 2010. The prehistoric archaeology of Ireland. Galway University Press, Galway. Mesolithic chapter
Anderson, E. 1993. The Mesolithic: fishing for answers. In: E. Shee Twohig and M. Ronayne (eds) Past perceptions, 16-24, Cork.
Bailey, G.N. and Spikins, P. 2007. Mesolithic Europe. CambridgeUniversity Press.
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None