Detailed Information
Wetland archaeology provides a truly unique and exciting window on to the past. It explores a vast range of material and environmental evidence and is global in perspective, notable wetlands occur in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. Wetland Archaeology seeks to understand the archaeological and environmental, past and present use of these wetland landscapes (coastal marshes, bogs, meadows, lakes, rivers etc.) in order to reconstruct their role in local, regional and national long-term histories. It aims to reveal how societies, cultures and individuals have created their own worlds within these dynamic, ever-changing and resource rich environments, through social, ideological, economic and material engagement. To do this a wide range of multidisciplinary scientific and humanities based methods and techniques are employed. Through this module you will gain a deep insight into how archaeologists and environmental scientists investigate and interpret this extraordinary material. The module is taught by four staff members who have all had direct, practical and in depth experience of working in and dealing with these extraordinary and challenging environments.
A fieldtrip is planned for this module but will depend on sufficient numbers signing up and availability of venues. The trip is planned to take place on a Saturday and the end of week 6 or week 7 of semester 2.
Semester 2
Level 3
Lectures: Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 and Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00 beginning 23 January, 2018
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 28 April - Sunday, 6 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 8 May – Saturday, 19 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Robert Sands