- Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
The history of archaeological thought has changed a great deal since the speculations of early antiquarians, often in tandem with political and social opinions of the time. This module will introduce students to the many ways in which archaeologists have sought to negotiate their relationship with the human and material past from the nineteenth century to the present day, so that they might develop a critical understanding of the relationship between archaeological history and theory; its impact upon the study and practice of archaeology; and its regional and global development.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Summer Term 2021-22 |
To introduce students to the history of archaeological thought from the nineteenth century to the present. It aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the development of the discipline of archaeology worldwide, thereby providing a basis for a critical appreciation of current archaeological practice and theory.
Case studies will be used to illustrate the impact of theoretical developments on archaeological practice and the subsequent implications this had for the development of the discipline both regionally and worldwide.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay |
N/A | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay |
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The tutor will give regular individual verbal and written feedback throughout the module on work submitted.
The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.