ARCH08037 2019 Special Topics in Archaeology and Work Placement
Full Title
Special Topics in Archaeology and Work Placement
Transcript Title
Special Topics in Archaeology
Code
ARCH08037
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ARCH - Archaeology
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Chris Read
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPL_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_K08 201900 Level 8 Honours Degree Add-on in Applied Archaeology
Description
Students are required to undertake a period of Work Placement in a relevant Company/Organisation at the end of 3rd Year and make a presentation to their peers and staff for examination. Students must also present a written report on their Placement for evaluation. There will be a number of seminars on selected topics involving directed reading and discussions.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Contribute fully to the day-to-day operations of a relevant work setting.
2.
Present and engage in debate relating to general archaeological issues.
3.
Demonstrate the ability to read critically.
4.
Behave ethically and responsibly, in a range of work settings.
5.
Communicate archaeological information in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The class time will be devoted to students reflecting on and sharing their various experiences from the work placement. They will also be led through readings on key archaeological topics and will discuss their critiques and personal views in a moderated format. They will do a formal presentation and written submission related based on their work experience.
Module Assessment Strategies
Students will be assessed on their performance during their work placement, their presentation and written submission related to the same. They will also be assessed on their ability to read critically, discuss their views and debate with their classmates.
Repeat Assessments
standard
Indicative Syllabus
This module will involve a work placement after the end of third year, with a minimum duration of 4 weeks, in a work setting related to archaeology, heritage or cognate scientific disciplines. Within the class students will present and discuss their critical reading related to relevant issues in archaeology. They will also discuss with their classmates their various work experiences, leading to a detailed presentation of their work.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation | Continuous Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 20 % | Week 8 | 2,5 |
| 2 | Report on Work Experience | Continuous Assessment | Written Report | 30 % | Week 13 | 1,4,5 |
| 3 | Discussion and Debate | Continuous Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 20 % | OnGoing | 2,3,5 |
| 4 | Work Placement Evaluation | Continuous Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 30 % | Week 2 | 1,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | Flat Classroom | Class Time | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Reading | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Work Placement | 150 | Once Per Module | 10.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.50 Hours
Module Resources
Journal Resources
Selected readings will vary from year to year and be supplied by the lecturer.
URL Resources
none
Other Resources
none
Additional Information
none