Admission requirements
Landscape Dynamics 2 obtained.
Description
Our contemporary landscapes have a deep history indicated by visible and non-visible relics of human activities. Understanding past landscapes in archaeology is a challenge, both from a theoretical and a methodological perspective.
What exactly does the term 'landscape' mean throughout history? How do we go about archaeologically exploring landscapes? And how do we show the value of historical landscapes to a larger audience?
The main goal of this course is to learn how to gain knowledge of landscapes through archaeological research by integrating theoretical exploration and practical implementation.
A series of formal theoretical and methodical lectures about various research projects on landscapes from different periods and/or regions will introduce you to multiple methods and strategies to research a landscape. Practical issues are discussed, such as: what is a ‘landscape', what is a ‘site’? What can we learn through landscape archaeology, and why is this meaningful? And can landscape archaeology contribute to present discussions about the management and planning of our contemporary landscapes in general? Particular emphasis is placed on landscape research designs.
Course set-up
Every week, during a lecture, general information is provided (Introduction to landscape archaeology, methodology, and case studies);
During the weekly tutorials, you will work in small groups on three practical assignments relating to Landscape Archaeology Projects. The assignments will be graded.
Course objectives
Knowledge of the main aspects and definitions in landscape archaeology;
Knowledge and applicability of the fundamental (theoretical) approaches within landscape archaeology;
Learn to critically evaluate a research proposal for a chosen research area (a landscape) including a fieldwork strategy based on one's own research goal and questions, and within a limited budget;
Ability to formulate arguments orally and in writing;
Ability to work in a team.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Formal lectures;
Guided tutorials working on group assignments;
Autonomous study.
Assessment method
- Practicals and assignments (100 %);
The course has been successfully finished when the final grade is 5.5 or higher.
Assignments related to practicals can not be retaken.
Assessment deadlines
All assessment deadlines (exams, retakes, paper deadlines etc.) can be found in MyTimetable.
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There are weekly deadlines for assignments during the course.
Reading list
To be announced in the course outline (on Brightspace).
Registration
For lectures, tutorials, and exams, enrolment through MyStudymap is mandatory.
You are also required to confirm your exam in MyStudymap. No confirmation = no participation!
General information about registration can be found on the Course and Exam Enrolment page.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact dr. M.S. (Maaike) de Waal or dr. T. (Tuna) Kalayci.
Remarks
Compulsory attendance.