Admission requirements
Admission to the Research Master Archaeology programme.
Description
The focus of this specialisation course lies on current methods related to Material Culture Studies and Materials Science, providing the conceptual background to formulate relevant research questions and approaches in the domain.
You will be familiarised with the advantages, pitfalls and practical implementation of advanced methods and techniques from the exact sciences (such as Optical Microscopy, XRF, SEM-EDS, etc.) used to study the life cycle of inorganic artefacts, providing the necessary analytical tools and framework to characterise and provenance these archaeological materials, and to determine their past function and use.
Course set-up
The lectures address the relation between the material properties of ancient and historical artefacts and the analytical techniques used to study them. In-class discussions and practical exercises will complement the lectures.
Course objectives
To obtain knowledge of and insight in the analytical study of various categories of artefacts focusing on the various techniques, processes and methodologies from the exact sciences that are essential for such a study;
Develop, present and implement research strategies for different archaeological materials.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Lectures;
Plenary discussions and exercises;
Reading literature;
Final paper writing.
Assessment method
Practical (group) assignment and presentation (20%);
Final paper (80%).
The advanced course will require ‘Final Paper (80%)' including a critical evaluation of the current methodological and interpretative approaches employed in the wider field of (material) research.
One final grade will be provided based on the weighed average as indicated. A retake of the paper is only allowed when the attendance requirements have been met.
Assessment deadlines:
The dates of exams and retakes can be found in MyTimetable. The deadlines of papers, essays and assignments are communicated through Brightspace.
Reading list
Topical papers provided on Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment for all components of your study programme through MyStudymap is mandatory. This applies to both compulsory elements and elective credits. If you are not enrolled, you may not participate.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact dr. D.J.G. (Dennis) Braekmans.
Remarks
Compulsory attendance.