ARCH40780 Irish Archaeolog. Landscapes

Academic Year 2018/2019

This module examines the diverse archaeological landscapes of Ireland through a residential fieldtrip.

The fieldtrip will examine how key changes in Ireland’s past influenced the landscape and left archaeological traces, including the adoption of agriculture, the arrival of Christianity and the establishment of the Irish State.

We will examine the place of archaeology in the living landscape of rural Ireland and consider how heritage is displayed to the public and managed. The fieldtrip includes an opportunity to contribute to ongoing research and to experience life on a field project including planning and logistics.

Over the course of the trip we will visit a diverse assortment of sites ranging from megalithic monuments through earthworks and built heritage. We will engage with a range of stakeholders and researchers who will provide us with insight into the management and care of archaeological heritage in Ireland.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you will have

- Explored key Irish archaeological field monuments and examined how they relate to each other as part of archaeological landscapes
- Critically considered the management and presentation of archaeological landscapes in 21st Century Ireland
- Considered the relationship between research in archaeology, palaeoecology, folklore and other related discipines
- Considered how a rural community relates to their archaeological heritage
- Demonstrated understanding of key research and management challenges for archaeological landscapes in Ireland
- Worked as a group and contributed to life on a field project

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

3

Field Trip/External Visits

35

Specified Learning Activities

50

Autonomous Student Learning

15

Total

103

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
Archaeological Fieldtrip (ARCH40390)

 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Project: Project c 4000 words

80

Week 11
Presentation: Presentation during fieldtrip

20

Unspecified

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

By continuous assessment.

Name Role
Dr Claire Cave Lecturer / Co-Lecturer