ARCH06036 2014 BRONZE AGE IRELAND AND EUROPE
Full Title
BRONZE AGE IRELAND AND EUROPE
Transcript Title
BRONZE AGE IRELAND AND EUROPE
Code
ARCH06036
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)
Sam Moore, 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
The Bronze Age witnesses the beginnings of metallurgy and associated changes on a societal, economic and cultural level. This module explores the earliest metalworking in Europe, connected to Beaker pottery; copper mining and metalwork technology; settlements and hillforts; fulachtaí fiadh; material culture: gold, bronze, ceramic and stone; burial and ritual; monumental change; votive deposition and religious belief; and trade and communication across Bronze Age Europe. A fieldtrip and practical classes handling artefact replicas are core aspects of this module.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explain the arguments regarding the introduction of metallurgy in Ireland.
2.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of Bronze Age settlement, material culture/technology, economy and ritual activities.
3.
Place the Irish Bronze Age within a wider European context.
4.
Demonstrate skill in researching the Bronze Age archaeology of Ireland.
5.
Express archaeological data and ideas concerning the Bronze Age through both oral and written formats.
Module Dependencies
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
1. Beaker Europe and Ireland
2. Mining and metalworking - technology
3. Artefacts: bronze and gold
4. Settlements and hillforts
5. Artefacts: pottery and lithics
6. Student presentations
7. Fulachtai fiadh and burnt mounds
8. Votive deposition, ritual and religion
9. Funerary practises
10. Fieldtrip
11. Bronze Age art
12. Trade and communication
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 25 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Project | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 35 % | Week 11 | 3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 40 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 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
Waddell, J. 2010. The prehistoric archaeology of Ireland (B.A. chapters).
Cunliffe, B. 1997. The Oxford illustrated prehistory of Europe (B.A. chapter).
Harding, A. 2000. European society in the Bronze Age.
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None