ARCH07022 2019 Iron Age Ireland and Europe
This module examines the nature of the European and Irish Iron Age. Topics covered include: metallurgy and ironworking; Hallstatt and La Tène societies in Europe and their influence on Ireland; travel, transport, chariots and horses; the bog body phenomenon; burial; settlement and hillforts; Irish royal sites; the Romans in Ireland; problems specific to Ireland’s ‘dark age’.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Place the Irish Iron Age within a wider European context.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of Iron Age settlement, material culture, economy and ritual.
Demonstrate skill in researching the Iron Age archaeology of Europe.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered full-time. The module will include lectures, a fieldtrip and will be augmented by independent learning and research. This approach is expected to address student learning needs.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 60% Continuous Assessment and 40% Final Exam.
The continuous assessment will involve two assignments where students are required to research and write a 2,500-word essay and deliver a 10 minute presentation. Both works will demonstrate the student's ability to critically evaluate aspects of Iron Age Europe.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.
Module Dependencies
Indicative Syllabus
Topics to be covered will include: metallurgy and ironworking; Hallstatt and La Tène societies in Europe and their influence on Ireland; transport, travel, chariots and horses; the bog body phenomenon; burial; settlement and hillforts; Irish royal sites; the Romans in Ireland; problems specific to Ireland’s ‘dark age’.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Presentation | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 30 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
2 | Essay | Continuous Assessment | Essay | 30 % | Week 12 | 2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 40 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 4.5 | Weekly | 4.50 |
Module Resources
Cooney, G. et al. 2009. Relics of old decency: archaeological studies in later prehistory.
Corlett, C. and Potterton, M. 2012. Life and death in Iron Age Ireland.
Raftery, B. 1994. Pagan Celtic Ireland; the enigma of the Irish Iron Age.
Waddell, J. 2010. The prehistoric archaeology of Ireland (I. A. chapter).
Becker, K., Armit, I. and Swindles, G. 2017. New perspectives on the Irish Iron Age. The impact of NRA development on our understanding of Later Prehistory' In: Stanley, M (eds). Stories of our past. Bray: Wordwell Books.
Corlett, C. and Potterton, M. 2012. Life and death in Iron Age Ireland. Wordwell, Dublin.
Cooney, G. et al. 2009. Relics of old decency: archaeological studies in later prehistory : Festschrift for Barry Raftery. Wordwell, Wicklow.
Raftery, B. 1994. Pagan Celtic Ireland; the enigma of the Irish Iron Age, London.
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