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Having taken this module, you will be expected to:
1. Understand how making things in the past required raw materials, knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques
2. Consider how experimental archaeology can be applied to investigate archaeological evidence
3. Have developed your writing, reading, critical thinking, verbal communication, and study skills
Wk 1: Introduction to the module and to experimental archaeology
Wk 3: Fieldtrip to tour CEAMC on the University College Dublin Campus
Mid-term break: March 2024: Practical Fieldweek at CEAMC
Wk 10: Class Gathering to reflect on the field week at CEAMC
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 4 |
Practical | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Short essay (800 words). You will write an essay on how experimental archaeology can be used to investigate an aspect of past material culture, based on readings and videos provided in Brightspace. | Week 5 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Journal: You will participate in a practical "making things" week at UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture (CEAMC), and complete a Learning Journal (2500 words) based on your experiences | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Week 5 Essay: written feedback 3 weeks after submission deadline Week 12 Learning Journal: written feedback 3 weeks after submission deadline.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Meriel McClatchie | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Brendan O'Neill | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Aidan O'Sullivan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Anita Radini | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Samuel Kinirons | Tutor |
Field Trip | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 28 | Fri 09:00 - 16:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 28 | Thurs 09:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 29 | Thurs 13:00 - 13:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 28 | Tues 09:00 - 16:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 28 | Wed 09:00 - 16:50 |