Compulsory attendance
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Prerequisites and restrictions
BA degree (or equivalent) in archaeology or a relevant discipline.
SAP and exchange students: admission after approval by the Graduate School of Archaeology.
Description
Seminar which teaches the student how to translate research problems into fieldwork strategies and in multi-disciplinary research. Based on the casus of a large scale excavation, project outlines are made in small teams (excavation company/consultancy). The outlines should take in account up-to-date knowledge of cultural processes and translate these into research questions that can be answered through excavation and post-excavation analysis. The teams try to calculate the financial consequences of their project outlines as well.
Learning outcomes
Ability to apply interpretative approaches to data within the field of Prehistoric Archaeology;
Ability to translate research problems into practical fieldwork and laboratory work;
Knowledge of field methods;
Learning how to bid for archaeological projects in market situations;
Knowledge of the Dutch Quality Norm (KNA 3.1);
Ability to assess critical factors in research (risk analysis);
Ability to formulate a properly argumented opinion on current issues;
Oral presentation skills;
Working in a team.
Mode of delivery
After formal lecture sessions students carry out group assignments. They entail the formulation of a research design for a large scale excavation involving several periods. They present their research briefs to the group (five sessions) and after feedback write a final brief. Guest lectures on project management are given by senior archaeologists/project leaders from ARCHOL or other companies.
Assessment
Oral presentations;
Written assignment (project outline).
Reading list
To be announced.
Time schedule
Course schedule details can be found in the MA time schedule.