Admission requirements
Material Studies 1 or equivalent course obtained.
Description
The main aim of the course is twofold:
to provide insights into diverse theoretical and analytical approaches and methodologies to the study of material culture;
to advance knowledge about current procedures used to classify and characterize archaeological finds.
The course seeks to integrate the practice of recording archaeological objects and the need of anchoring the data gathered within a solid research framework.
The final goal is to illustrate how material investigations, by integrating basic descriptions and analytical procedures today at our disposal can address current issues in archaeology; in particular craft activities
Course objectives
Upon completion of the module students will acquire:
Insight in theoretical approaches and analytical concepts on material culture;
Knowledge of widely used methods in analysing material culture;
Ability to identify and analyse the most common archaeological finds from excavations and surveys;
Learn how to report your analysis on archaeological material in a written assignment.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Lectures and practical project work (introductory workgroups are compulsory).
Assessment method
1 exam (open questions and/or multiple choice) (60%);
1 written report/assignment (40%).
Assessment of both the theoretical and project part will take place after the completion of the course. Students are allowed to retake the theory exam and to re-submit their report in case of a fail.
The theory exam and written assignment will be marked separately, but there will be one final result based on the weighted average.
Minimal grade for each component is 5.0 in order to compensate the partial grades.
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
Selection of reading materials and papers (Brightspace) and project-specific documentation.
Registration
Enrolment for all components of your study programme through MyStudymap is mandatory. This applies to both compulsory elements and elective credits. If you are not enrolled, you may not participate.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
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
This course will involve independent practical project work.