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Seminar Ecology - Part Two

Vak
2009-2010

You are obliged to attend all blocks in which this course is given in order to obtain the ECTS.

You will find the ECTS for this course at the course description of – Part Two.

Admission requirements

BA degree (or equivalent) in Archaeology or a relevant discipline.
SAP and exchange students: admission after approval by the Graduate School of Archaeology.

Description

The seminar involves reading assignments, presentations and papers. Key literature will be discussed and students will be asked to prepare, present and discuss papers. Attention will also be given to various ways of presenting the material (powerpoint, slides, overhead sheets, etc.)

Course objective

To teach the student to formulate relevant questions and how to address these and to discuss topical articles relevant to the various specializations. The seminar will also help students forward with their MA thesis.

Learning objectives

  • Have knowledge of the latest research and current debates of Science-based archaeology;

  • Have a critical view on the latest research and on current debates;

  • A deeper understanding of critical reading of research papers: assessing the reliability of the data presented and conclusions stated in a research paper;

  • Ability to discuss the background and relevance of these papers in a seminar context;

  • Is able to critically assess the literature and voice one´s own well-argumented opinion;

  • Ability to formulate research questions independently;

Method of instruction

(Guest)lectures, presentations and discussion sessions.

Examination

Written examination and presentation.