Compulsory attendance
Yes.
Admission requirements
Admission to the RMA-programme.
Description
RMA-students assist in the preparation and coaching of the courses Research in Mesoamerica and the Andes and Visual Culture. Apart from building the contents and requirements for the course Research in Mesoamerica and the Andes, students will assess and give constructive feedback to other classmates’ assignments. They will also help to organise a workshop or symposium with topics that apply to current streams of research in the archaeology of Mesoamerica and the Andes.
Regarding the Visual Culture course, students will assist in editing and giving constructive feedback to the final paper assignment.
Course objectives
Ability to set up a seminar;
Knowledge of editing papers;
Experience in coaching students in cooperation with staff;
Ability to assess the quality of papers according to prescribed protocol;
Ability to formulate discussion points.
Mode of instruction
Attendance and assistance to both courses.
For assisting in Research in Mesoamerica and the Andes it is necessary to enrol for the course in Blackboard.
Assessment method
Participation, performance and handling of responsibilities will be evaluated during the courses.
Assessment deadline
Deadlines will be scheduled during the course. They will correspond to the requirements of Research in Mesoamerica and the Andes and Visual Culture.
Reading list
Literature will be indicated during the course and will be available via Blackboard.
Registration
There is no need to register for this course.
Contact information
For more information about this course, please contact dr. A. Geurds.