Admission requirements
None.
Description
This module provides a general overview of archaeological materials (lithics, ceramics, metal), that are most frequently recovered during archaeological surveys and excavation.
You will get acquainted with the nature and physical properties of different archaeological materials and will acquire a basic understanding of the different production processes through which those artefacts were made.
You will learn to distinguish different materials, identify main artefact forms, and describe key technological features.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the module, students should be able to:
Recognise a range of archaeological materials and artefacts;
Acquire basic knowledge of the physical properties of different materials;
Understand the main production processes of artefacts, e.g. made of pottery, metal and lithics;
Describe artefacts made of these materials from a technological perspective;
Understand the relation between depositional processes, manufacturing technology and ways humans have interacted, shaped and been shaped by the environment.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
Log in with your ULCN account, and add this course using the 'Add timetable' button.
Mode of instruction
Lectures;
Practicals with assignments; Attendance to the practical sessions is obligatory;
Online content;
Readings.
Assessment method
Theoretical exam (multiple choice orientated) (80%);
Assignments during practical sessions (20%).
Each assignment completed during the practical sessions will be graded on a scale from 0 (no-show) to 2 (excellent), based on performance. The final course grade is a weighted average of the theory and practical components. A single grade will be provided. However, compensation between components is only allowed if you score at least a 5.5 on the theory exam. Please note that practical sessions cannot be retaken.
If you are unable to attend one or more of the practical sessions or the exam (or both), please contact the study advisors and the coordinators of this course (see contact) as soon as possible.
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 readings will be listed on Brightspace.
Registration
The Student Administration will register all Archaeology BA1 students for the lectures, tutorials and exams of the first semester.
If you are not a first-year BA Archaeology student but are required to take this course, you can register via this form.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
The Student Administration will register all pre-master students for the lectures, tutorials and exams of their programme.
Retake exams
Please note that if you want to do a retake you have to register yourself through MyStudymap.
Exchange and Premaster students must send an email to the Student Administration.
If you are not enrolled, you may not participate.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact Drs. M. (Martina) Revello Lami, Dr. A. (Alexander) Verpoorte, Dr. A. (Alejandra) Roche Recinos or Dr. D.J.G. (Dennis) Braekmans.
Remarks
Lectures will be in English, practicals may not always be supervised by Dutch-speaking instructors.