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AR117 Approaching The Past

Module Summary

Approaching the Past introduces students to the variety of work archaeologists do and the ethics of doing archaeology. The course focuses in particular on some of the methods, techniques and theories we use to interpret past societies. Through a series of assessments students enquire into some of these issues while at the same time receiving guidance to develop writing, referencing, bibliographic and other research skills. Students participate in a series of seminars rather than formal lectures. This means a smaller group with more time for discussion, examination of archaeological artefacts and questions. The course is co-ordinated by two academic members of staff and taught by postgraduate tutors. Each group has one tutor through-out the year.

Structure	Seminar-based course. Seminars are held during the 1st and 2nd Semesters and all students are required to attend 4 seminars in each semester ( i.e. one hour every two weeks). Seminars will commence the week beginning Monday the 26th September. Please register for a seminar group by filling out the preference sheet (included in your handbook) and return it to the Secretary of the Department by Wednesday 21st September. Seminar times and groups will be posted on the Departmental notice board on Friday 23rd September after 2.00 p.m. Please check at that time to see which group you are in before seminars commence the following week. Please note: This course is not open to Visiting Students.
Lectures Commence	26 September, 2011	Lectures End	6 March, 2012
Course Weighting	5 ECTS	Co-ordinating Lecturer(s)	Carleton Jones (Sem. 1) & Kieran O’Conor (Sem. 2).
Assessment	A number of writing and other assignments will be given during and between seminars.
Venues & Times	Please consult Department handbook, noticeboards or blackboard for further details.

Core Texts

Reading material will be recommended in class or posted on Blackboard.

Department of Archaeology
National University of Ireland, Galway,
University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0) 91 492167 , Fax: +353 (0) 91 525700, E-mail Archaeology
This page was last updated Tuesday, July 19, 2011

AR117 Approaching The Past

Module Summary

Structure

Lectures Commence

Lectures End

Course Weighting

Co-ordinating Lecturer(s)

Assessment

Venues & Times

Core Texts