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Theory Seminar

Course
2020-2021

Admission requirements

Participation in the Honours College Track Archaeology.

Description

In this module, the participating Honours College students attend a series of guest lectures (once every 2 weeks) about a relevant archaeological theme.
The idea is to focus strongly on the theoretical aspects of the chosen theme, to discuss them and incorporate them in an assignment.

Course objectives

  • Insight into a current theoretical theme in archaeology;

  • Learn to express theoretical concepts and defend theoretical opinions, both verbally and in writing;

  • Present an academic theoretical discussion, both orally and in writing.

Timetable

Course schedule details can be found in the BA2 time schedule.

Mode of instruction

  • Lecture;

  • Seminar.

Course load

  • 7 x 2 hours of lectures and seminars;

  • +/- 250 pages of literature;

  • Paper of 4,000 words;

  • 15-minute presentation.

Assessment method

To be announced during class (also to be found in the course outline on Brightspace).

Reading list

To be announced during class (also to be found in the course outline on Brightspace).

Registration

N.A.

Contact

For more information about this course, please contact prof. dr. R.H.A. Corbey.

Remarks

Compulsory attendance.