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College of Physical Sciences

FLEXIBLE STUDY PROGRAMME

Part-‐time and Distance Learning in Archaeology

Programme and Course Information for Session 2014-‐15

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME 3 FLEXIBLE ARCHAEOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN 4 ARCHAEOLOGY 5 COURSE STRUCTURE AND DELIVERY 5 EXAMS 6 PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS 7 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 7 FEES 8 HELP WITH FEES 8 BUILDING TOWARDS A QUALIFICATION 9 STRUCTURE OF THE HONOURS DEGREE AT ABERDEEN 9 LIBRARY RESOURCES 9 CREDIT TRANSFER 9 TERM DATES 2014-‐2015 10 UNIVERSITY EMAIL ADDRESSES 10 HOW TO APPLY 10 LIST OF FLEXIBLE ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES 2014 – 2015 11 DETAILS OF FIRST SEMESTER COURSES 12 DETAILS OF SECOND SEMESTER COURSES 23 COURSES IN OTHER PROGRAMMES 32 FURTHER INFORMATION ON OTHER PROGRAMMES 33

The information contained in this document, whilst correct at the time of printing, may be subject to unavoidable change at short notice.

WELCOME A warm welcome to the College of Physical Sciences’ Flexible Study in Archaeology undergraduate information pack for 2014-‐15.

On the following pages you will find information and guidance about the undergraduate part-‐time and distance learning programme in Archaeology. All the courses we offer can count towards a range of University of Aberdeen undergraduate qualifications including a Certificate in Higher Education, a Diploma in Higher Education and undergraduate Master of Arts/Bachelor of Science degrees (see below), and can also be taken as Individual Subjects of Study. Aberdeen University recognises credit accumulation and transfer, so the credits you gain from the University may be transferrable to other institutions, depending on their local regulations. It is also possible to transfer credits in similar or related fields gained from other providers towards your qualification. Should you wish to transfer credits gained from another institution, please get in touch with us and we will arrange the paperwork.

Across the University of Aberdeen flexible courses are designed to allow part-‐time students, who cannot attend day-‐time classes, to access a wide range of subjects. Using lecture capture, web-‐conferencing and/or podcast technology, participants can access University lectures over the Internet.Many courses also offer traditional tutorials in the evening usually via online web-‐conferencing. Additionally, some courses offer practicals or fieldtrips for those students who can get to Aberdeen, but these are not compulsory.

Whichever courses interest you; I look forward to supporting you as your Programme Coordinator. Do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss any aspect of the programme or individual courses.

Please note that the University term dates are changing this academic year and teaching will commence the week beginning 15th September 2014 with exams being held before Christmas.

Best wishes.

Caroline Wickham-‐Jones

Programme Coordinator

Email: c.wickham-‐[email protected] Phone: 01856 878965

www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/flexible-‐archaeology.php

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FLEXIBLE ARCHAEOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN There are a number of routes you can take to studying archaeology in Aberdeen via distance learning. Either you can take subjects individually, starting with our two first year courses, or you can sign up right away for a degree, diploma or certificate. If you don’t wish to study for a qualification but just take courses and gain credits in archaeology, please note you must take the courses in order (starting with Level 1 courses, and moving up through to Level 2, 3 and 4). If you aren’t sure whether you want to sign up to the full degree, you also have the option to take our two first year courses -‐ Archaeology in Action and Caves to Kingdoms -‐ and then decide if you want to transfer those credits and apply to study a degree at a later date. Please note that the way degrees work in Scotland means that you do not only study your subject for 3 or 4 years, but you are also required to take a mixture of other subjects, getting increasingly focused on archaeology as you move through the system (see page 33 for an overview of flexible/distance learning courses offered in different subjects by University of Aberdeen). Should you wish to do a degree at Aberdeen it is helpful to know how it works: You progress through three (A Designated Degree) or four (An Honours Degree) levels of study. Your first year (level 1) studies comprise 120 credits (of which no more than 30 must be in archaeology), 120 credits at Level 2 (60 credits in archaeology) and 120 (Designated) or 240 (Honours) credits over levels 3 and 4 of which all are archaeology, bar 30 credits. The number of courses you take in any one year is up to you, but you need to work your way up through the levels in order and as a part time student you are not allowed to take more than 75 credits in any one year (no more than 45 credits in either half session); students studying for more than this are assessed for fees as full time students. If you don’t want to sign up for the full degree in the first instance, you can register for one or both of the Level 1 courses. You may also want to consider just accumulating credits in archaeology (if you don’t want to work towards an honours degree, but just want to take courses), in which case you work your way through the system from Level 1 courses onwards. Most of our archaeology courses are available online and you would start with the Level 1 archaeology courses and continue on from there. Working this way, you could eventually accumulate enough for a certificate in archaeology or a diploma in archaeology, if you wanted to do so. However, as explained above, the degree (designated or honours) does require the taking of non-‐archaeology courses too and you would also have to study other non-‐archaeology courses. A list of other courses available by Flexible Learning is included in this prospectus (see page 32). The credits you gain from the University of Aberdeen may also be transferrable to other institutions, depending on their local regulations. Janey Thomas & Robert Sainsbury

“We are both mature students and decided to pursue the archaeology degree at Aberdeen University as we are both very interested in history. We wanted to study in order to continue our learning, expand our horizons and increase our knowledge base. Aberdeen has been excellent in providing a wide range of modules, available through teleconferencing, as we live in a remote area, strong support from the teaching staff and constant help and advice from supervisors. It was an extremely good choice.”

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ARCHAEOLOGY The Archaeology programme at Aberdeen provides an understanding of the techniques of archaeology and their application. Fieldtrips and practicals are offered to those who can come to Aberdeen in order to provide practical, vocationally-‐relevant training, and there are worksheets and desk-‐based exercises for those who can’t participate in person. Students also gain experience on excavations or by undertaking relevant voluntary work in their home area. While the focus of expertise in the Department relates to the Archaeology of the North, we do make sure that it is taught within a wide global context and where possible Flexible Students are encouraged to write assignments that relate to their own archaeological interests and the archaeology of their home areas. Our programme also provides, of course, an opportunity to study the archaeology of Scotland with those who are working in the field, while setting it within a wider context.

Scotland is well known for the quality of its surviving archaeological remains. These have attracted the interest of antiquarians and archaeologists for many years. Ranging from flint scatters left by the earliest settlers such as those found on the sands of Forvie, to the stone circles of North-‐East Scotland, the brochs of Gurness and Midhowe on Orkney, Mousa on Shetland or more recent structures such as the Aberdeen or Caledonian Canals, the evidence of the past continues to inspire survey, excavation and new interpretations. The rich archaeology of Scotland not only features in our courses with an explicit Scottish focus (e.g. Scottish Archaeology, After the Ice), but also in the majority of our undergraduate courses.

Mark Keighley

“After a lifelong passion in ancient history the degree course has given my interest a real focus. The high academic standards required have also added to the learning experience, honing personal skills to higher levels than previously thought possible.”

COURSE STRUCTURE AND DELIVERY Access to the University of Aberdeen flexible courses requires a broadband connection and a laptop or desktop computer. Web-‐conferencing makes use of software that is freely available and most computers are already compatible with the Blackboard program that the University uses. You will need a webcam and a microphone headset (cheap to purchase via Amazon or a local retailer). Each course is based around a course folder on the University virtual learning environment: MyAberdeen. All archaeology courses involve eleven or twelve weeks of teaching and follow the same curriculum undertaken by full-‐time undergraduate students. Most archaeology courses involve two hours of recorded lectures per week, made available via the dedicated course folder on MyAberdeen and downloadable as podcasts, allowing you to access them when it suits you. You are, of course very welcome to attend the ‘live’ daytime lectures and tutorials/practicals on campus if you can. Evening tutorial sessions are held, where appropriate, via web-‐conferencing, and alternative material for practicals is made available, together with the course guides and learning materials, on each course’s dedicated MyAberdeen pages. Additionally, a small number of specialized, advanced flexible courses are offered at Level 3 and Level 4, taught via web-‐conferencing using two hour live sessions on a Saturday morning.

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Courses are offered once per year or biannually in one of two semesters that begin in September and January respectively. See page 11 for the list of courses available in 2014-‐15 and when they are delivered. Please note that individual course dates and times are not published in the prospectus. These will follow as soon as the timetable has been confirmed. All courses are assessed by means of the same marked assignments and/or an end of course examination as those undertaken by full-‐time undergraduate students. With most courses rated at 15 credits each, we recommend that you do not commit to studying more than 60 credits per academic year. The University limits all part-‐time students to a maximum of 75 credits in any academic year. Each course has an academic Course Coordinator from the relevant teaching department, and there may be an additional tutorial leader, both of whom are subject specialists. EXAMS The exam timetable is released roughly one month prior to exams and students access this through their student portal at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/studentportal Re-‐sit exams take place in July and early August. Students are responsible for making sure they are aware of the time of their exams. The University does not send out individual information relating to exam timetables! Exams take place at the University of Aberdeen. Students outwith Aberdeen can sit examinations at an alternative venue approved by the School. Exams taken outwith the University must ALWAYS be taken at the same day, date and time as that stated in the exam timetable. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure they have an examination centre organized, and approved, in plenty of time before examination time each semester. It is expected that an examination centre will be either an academic institution (preferably a University or College) or a British Council/High Commission office. However other options may be considered if no viable alternative exists (note: alternative locations will only be acceptable if agreed by the Programme Coordinator). It should be noted that students are responsible for covering all costs associated with sitting the examination outside the University of Aberdeen. This includes examination centre charges and travel costs. Students who are unable to attend their exams are asked to notify the Programme Co-‐ordinator as soon as possible. Those who have documentation to support a Good Cause (GC) or a Medical Certificate (MC) will be awarded a GC or MC and will be able to resit the exam in the resit diet in the Summer at no cost. Please note however not being able to get time off work is not considered a good cause, in these cases a No Paper (NP) is awarded and a small fee is charged for the resit examination.

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PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS No prior qualifications are needed to study courses as individual study units, although courses must be taken in order of their academic level, starting with Level 1, and recent experience of academic study is desirable. Those who wish to register for a degree are assessed for entry in the same way as students applying for the fulltime, on-‐campus degree, and apply through the same procedures. Some courses do have pre-‐requisites and these are detailed in the individual course descriptions. The University provides an Access Programme as part of its commitment to widening access to Higher Education. This programme offers a refresher course that can help to top up your qualifications and strengthen your future studies www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/access-‐to-‐degree-‐study.php STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Applicants with disabilities or special needs are considered on the same grounds as others. Applicants are advised to liaise with the Programme Coordinator and the University's Student Advice and Support Service in order to explore any potential difficulties or to assess additional assistance required.

For specific enquiries, the Disability Advisers at the University of Aberdeen can be contacted at:

Student Advice and Support Office University of Aberdeen The Hub Elphinstone Road Old Aberdeen AB24 3TU Tel: 01224 273935 Fax: 01224 273569 Email: [email protected] web: www.abdn.ac.uk/disabilities/ A copy of the University’s Disability Statement is available on request. If you require a copy of this guide in an alternative format, please contact the Programme Coordinator.

Catherine Reid I first began studying with the Centre for Lifelong Learning with the intention of learning more about archaeology; little did I expect, nine years on, to be on the brink of graduating with an MA Hons! Not only have I increased my archaeological knowledge I have learnt a huge amount about myself – I am much better at time management and housework is one of the least important things in life! The academic and personal support gave me the confidence to stay on my own in Edinburgh on a number of occasions to carry out research in the National Library and not to be afraid of voicing my opinions in lectures and assignments. Without any lowering of academic standards the flexible approach to study and understanding of the demands of working full time, studying part time and maintaining a reasonable social life have enabled me to develop academically far beyond what I thought my capabilities were or ever could be. I have enjoyed meeting a wide range of lecturers and students over the years and, despite exams, I have enjoyed the wide range of subjects I have studied.

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FEES Fees for Scottish domiciled, part-‐time and distance students for each 15 credit course are £165 and 30 credit courses cost £330. Other fees apply to Rest of UK / EU and international students. Please contact us for details or refer to the webpage: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-‐and-‐funding-‐572.php Or email: [email protected] Payment of Fees The University requires a minimum of 50% payment of fees at the start of your studies. An invoice will then be sent to your home address for the remaining balance of the total fee for which you are liable (total fees less any fee assistance, see Help with Fees below). For those students who are personally liable for fees over £250 an option to pay the balance in installments is available at the start of the year. These payments can be made in either 3 equal monthly payments in November, December and January or one payment of 50% on 1 February. If you do not take up the option at this time, you must adhere to the standard University payment terms. The payment plan will be sent out by the University’s Registry section with the tuition fee invoice. Tuition fees can be paid in the following ways: • Electronically at e-‐Registration, through the fees section • Accessing our Electronic Payments Page www.abdn.ac.uk/internetpayments • In person at the University’s InfoHub • By telephone (01224 272266) with a Credit/Debit Card HELP WITH FEES Scottish domiciled students may be able to apply for: • An Individual Learning Account (ILA) of up to £200. Further details can be found at:

http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/section/funding. Please note, it is your responsibility to notify the University that you intend to use your ILA account towards tuition fees.

• A SAAS Part-‐Time Fee Grant is available if you enroll for 30 or more credits in any academic year i.e. two or more courses, and meet the eligibility criteria. Information about this grant can be found at: http://www.saas.gov.uk/ and click on ‘Part Time Student’. SAAS application forms must be endorsed by a named University signatory, please see: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-‐and-‐funding-‐572.php

The Government Fee Waiver Scheme is no longer available.

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BUILDING TOWARDS A QUALIFICATION Students can take individual courses or can accumulate credits by building up passes in a number of courses to qualify for the award of a University of Aberdeen Certificate, Diploma or Degree. Most courses are worth 15 or 30 credit points at undergraduate level 1 -‐ 4 (SCQF level 7 -‐ 10). Qualification Award Criteria

Certificate in Higher Education (equivalent to 1 year full time study)

120 credit points at level 1 or above

Diploma in Higher Education (equivalent to 2 years full time study)

240 credit points. At least 90 must be from courses at Level 2 or above

Designated Degree (equivalent to 3 years full time study)

360 credit points. At least 60 must be from courses at Level 3 or above

Honours Degree (equivalent to 4 years full time study)

480 credit points. At least 60 must be from courses at Level 3 or above and at least 60 must be from courses at Level 4

STRUCTURE OF THE HONOURS DEGREE AT ABERDEEN The honours degree in Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen comprises a number of compulsory courses designed to build your archaeological education and experience. These must be taken in order of the Levels together with a number of non-‐archaeological subjects in order to fulfill the university requirement for Disciplinary Breadth. All compulsory courses are available by distance learning. The structure of the Master of Arts degree is here www.abdn.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/arts/archaeology/ The structure of the Bachelor of Science degree is here www.abdn.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/science/archaeology/ Further information on Disciplinary Breadth is available here www.abdn.ac.uk/study/about/discipline-‐breadth-‐courses-‐351.php LIBRARY RESOURCES All part-‐time students are eligible to access the full range of library facilities provided by the University. This includes electronic resources. Whether to get advice on using the library, including electronic resources, or organising the posting of books and written material for your studies, please visit: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/library or email: [email protected]

CREDIT TRANSFER Aberdeen University may recognise credits gained from other higher education institutions; therefore it is possible to transfer credits, in similar or related fields towards a University of Aberdeen qualification. Should you wish to transfer credits gained from another institution, please contact us to discuss this.

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TERM DATES 2014-‐2015

FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER

Teaching Period 15 September 2014 to 5 December 2014

Teaching Period 19 January 2015 to 27 March 2015

Examination Period 8 December 2014 to 19 December 2014

Spring Break 5 April 2015 to 24 April 2015

Christmas Holiday 22 December 2014 to 9 January 2014

Examination Period 4 May 2015 to 22 May 2015

UNIVERSITY EMAIL ADDRESSES Once you have registered, you will be given an e-‐mail account and e-‐mail address. This e-‐mail address will be the main method of communication between you and the programme team. Please get into the habit of checking your e-‐mails on a daily basis. Students are reminded that it is important to check their university emails at all times as the Programme team cannot be responsible for communications that have been sent to that address and missed. HOW TO APPLY Please complete an online application form. You will find information and links to the form here: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/part-‐time.php For further information relating to registering for a part-‐time flexible degree please contact: [email protected] [email protected] Please remember that the Programme Coordinator for Flexible Archaeology is here to help you

c.wickham-‐[email protected]

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FLEXIBLE ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES 2014-‐2015 On the following pages you will find details of the courses on offer this year. In drawing up the timetable we have adhered to University term times, because our courses are also attended by full time students. In the event that there are insufficient enrolments for any course, the University reserves the right to cancel the course. NOTE ON CODING: Flexible courses are coded KL. Please note: in other schools there may be a few courses that are not coded KL but are taught flexibly. We have tried to include these in the list on page 32. The first number after the coding KL denotes the level of a course (1 through 4), and the second number after the KL code denotes the semester (0 for first semester, Autumn, and 5 for second semester, Spring).

First Semester (Sep – Dec) Level Page no KL 105I *Archaeology in Action: An Introduction 1 16 KL 20MA *Test Tubes and Trowels: An Introduction to Archaeological Science Archaeological Science

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KL 205T *Interpreting the Past 2 23 KL 3012 *Professional Archaeology 1: Field Methods 3 KL 303P *Archaeological Fieldwork Portfolio 3 KL 305M †Geoarchaeology: approaches to past human-‐environmental interactions

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KL 305N Submerged Archaeology: discovering and managing lost landscapes

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KL 305Q Scottish Archaeology 3 KL 401Y †Bioarchaeology: Biological Approaches in Archaeology 4 KL 4042 Viking Archaeology 4 KL 4057 *Archaeological Research Project Part 2 4

Second Semester (Jan – May) KL 150I *Caves to Kingdoms: Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology

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KL 255T *Archaeologies of Social Life 2 37 KL 255X *Archaeology of the North: Lifeways and Cultural Change 2 38 KL3512 *Archaeological Research Project Part 1 3 KL 3513 Archaeologies of Landscape 3 KL 3514 North American Archaeology 3 KL3515 *Professional Archaeology 2: Post-‐excavation analysis and Employment

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KL 451A Material culture in Archaeology: seeing, using, understanding 4 KL 4542 Indigenous, community-‐based and Public Archaeologies 4

* These courses are compulsory elements of the honours degree programmes (MA & BSc) † These courses are additional compulsory elements of the BSc honours degree programme The levels relate to the fulltime equivalent year of study. Most courses from level two onwards have prerequisites. We advise students to undertake no more than two courses in each half session. The maximum allowed is for part-‐time study 75 credits in any academic year.

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First Semester 2014-‐15

Archaeology in Action: An Introduction

Content Information The aim of this course is to introduce students coming to archaeology for the first time to the range of questions archaeologists ask about past societies and the very wide range of interdisciplinary methods they use to answer these questions. This course aims to introduce you to the excitement of archaeological discoveries, and to stimulate you to think about what it is about our past that interests and excites you. By the end of the course, you will be able to: define archaeology as a discipline distinct from other disciplines that study human history and culture; explain a brief history of archaeological endeavour; outline key ethical issues related to the acquisition and study of human remains and material culture; explain at least five key questions that the archaeological discovery of material culture and human remains tends to stimulate about past human societies; explain the key methods that archaeologists use to study the social structures, settlement patterns, diet, mortuary practices, and belief systems of past human societies; discuss how archaeological projects conducted in different environments differ in their approaches, methods, and potentials

Course code KL105i Credits 15 Undergraduate level 1 SCQF level 7 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside

Scotland Yes (additional costs)

Fee (Scottish domiciled) £165 Time commitment

You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or written alternatives, as required. On-‐line exercises as an alternative to practical sessions 1 day field trip in Aberdeen or on-‐line exercise Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Exam preparation 2 hour end of course exam

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need None Although recent experience of academic study is desirable

Access to a computer with a broadband internet connection and the ability to play Flash. (Please contact us if you have any questions about your computing facilities) A headset (compulsory) and webcam (optional) will be required for online tutorials. Students will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables.

Assessment In course: Continuous Assessment 50% End of course: Two hour written exam 50%

Where can this course lead? Further information In the past students have linked this course with Certificate in Higher Education Diploma in Higher Education Degree of Master of Arts Degree of Master of Arts in Archaeology

To contact us for more information: Email [email protected]

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Test Tubes and Trowels: An Introduction to Archaeological Science

Content Information This course presents an overview of the key scientific approaches used in archaeological science today that allow field archaeologists to maximize the quantity and quality of the material they can recover from sites, and which enhance the understanding, dating and interpretation of archaeological sites and materials. Using a combination of lectures and practical workshops, the course will cover scientific methods of dating, artefact provenancing and ancient technologies, methods used for the study of diet, health, and movements of humans and animals in the past, and the identification of the environmental impacts of past human activities.

This course provides a key knowledge base needed by all archaeologists, and provides a springboard for honours-‐level archaeological research projects on archaeological science topics, and for level 3 and 4 science courses such as Geoarchaeology and Bioarchaeology.

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Course code KL20MA

Credits 15 Undergraduate level 2 SCQF level 8 Duration 12 weeks Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outsideScotland Yes

(additional costs) Fee (Scottish domiciled) £165

Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week On-‐line, computer-‐based practical and data exercises Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below)

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 30 Credits from Archaeology level 1 courses Access to a computer with a broadband internet

connection and the ability to play Flash. (Please contact us if you have any questions about your computing facilities) A headset (compulsory) and webcam (optional) will be required for online tutorials. Students will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables.

Assessment In course: Critical Review Assignment 40% Practical Exercises & Write Ups 60%



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Interpreting the Past

Content Information Course Aims: To critically examine the theoretical and ethical implications of how archaeologists study past societies. This course provides students with a detailed introduction to how theory, ethics and politics all play an important role in the archaeological study of human (pre)history. By the end of the course, students should be able to: • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the crucial role played by archaeological theory in the study of past societies. • Use a range of theoretical approaches to interpret the material evidence of the past • Articulate the range of political factors that impact upon archaeological research and interpretation. • Critically evaluate the ethical and moral implications of archaeological research in a modern global setting • Demonstrate improved verbal and written skills

Course code KL205T Credits 15 Undergraduate level 2 SCQF level 8 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials as required, by web streaming On-‐line exercises as an alternative to practical work Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Exam preparation 2 hour end of course exam

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 30 Credits from Archaeology level 1 courses Access to a computer with a broadband internet


Assessment In course: 2500 word Essay 50% End of course: Two hour written exam 50%



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Professional Archaeology 1: Field Methods

Content Information We only have three days to find out! Excavation and field survey in modern archaeology can lead to spectacular discoveries regarding our past. This course, built around a short fieldschool and follow-‐up practicals and classes, will introduce and develop key skills in field archaeology, including excavation, field survey and sampling. Students will go through the whole process of designing, carrying out and reporting on a site and landscape in a course that will provide invaluable professional development.

Course Aims: To provide an overview of, and practical experience in, a range of archaeological practices, including field techniques and survey. This course involves a residential field trip that will form the core of the teaching where methods in site evaluation including test pitting, field survey and sampling will be outlined and carried out in the field. Students then use their knowledge and experience to produce a research design for a project on a site.

Content: This course will explore the practices that characterise archaeology as a field-‐based discipline. The course will provide experience of an archaeological field evaluation through a sustained period of fieldwork. The fieldwork element of the course in combination with additional lectures and practical workshops will provide an awareness of the wide range of techniques that may be used to recover and analyse archaeological data and ways of interpreting a site within its landscape. The course also involves practical experience and a final assessment that involves constructing a project design for a site and putting together a practice funding application for the student's proposed project.

Course code KL3012 Credits 15 Undergraduate level 3 SCQF level 9 Duration 12 weeks Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or written alternatives, as required. This course includes a significant fieldwork element in the form of a field trip over a weekend and students are strongly encouraged to take part in this. However, alternative exercises are available for those who cannot participate Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need

60 credits from Archaeology Level 2 courses Access to a computer with a broadband internet connection and the ability to play Flash. (Please contact us if you have any questions about your computing facilities) A headset (compulsory) and webcam (optional) will be required for online tutorials. Students will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables.

Assessment Continuous assessment 100%

Where can this course lead? Further information In the past students have linked this course with Certificate in Higher Education Diploma in Higher Education Degree of Master of Arts


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Archaeological Fieldwork Portfolio

Content Information During the summer after your second year of archaeology single honours students will go on a minimum of a two week long excavation. This course follows on from your field experience to help maximize the experiences and skills developed on these projects. Working with materials collected during the field project this course will develop key skills in communicating the results of field projects and the presentation of archaeological data. The course also involves practical experience and a final assessment that involves constructing a project design for a site and putting together a practice funding application for the student's proposed project.

Course Aims: This course will enhance student employability by developing key skills and confidence in archaeological fieldwork and field recording methods.

Content: The course provides a systematic framework that enables students to maximise the benefits of participating in an archaeological field project, including the learning of key excavation and recording skills, and the communication of archaeological field data. During and after their participation in the field project, students will receive instruction in how to assemble a portfolio that reflects their participation in their chosen field project.

Course code KL303P Credits 15 Undergraduate level 3 SCQF level 9 Duration 12 weeks Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: Recorded on-‐line lectures Evening tutorials or written alternatives, as required. Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below)

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 60 credits from Archaeology Level 2 courses ALSO: Previous participation in fieldwork project as agreed in advance by course co-‐coordinator. Normally the field project will be a departmental field school (or other project approved by the course co-‐ordinator), and will take place during the summer before programme year 3. Students considering this course are highly recommended to consult with the course co-‐ordinator during the second half-‐session of programme year 2. Any students with concerns about physical disability should consult with the course co-‐ordinator as early as possible. The Department is committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of the degree programme.

Access to a computer with a broadband internet connection and the ability to play Flash. (Please contact us if you have any questions about your computing facilities) A headset (compulsory) and webcam (optional) will be required for online tutorials. Students will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables. In the past students have linked this course with Certificate in Higher Education Diploma in Higher Education Degree of Master of Arts

Assessment Coursework in the form of a fieldwork portfolio 100%

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Geoarchaeology: approaches to past human-‐environmental interactions

Content Information This course is a practical introduction to soils and sediments for any student who wants to understand how earth sciences are applied to the study of the human past. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the complex relationships between past human societies and the environments with which they were intimately associated, and covers important issues for the archaeology of all regions and time periods, including the processes of archaeological site formation, techniques used to reconstruct past human environments, and the importance of situating past cultural practices in their environmental context. This course provides an introduction to the field of geoarchaeology, giving an overview of how the earth sciences are making contributions to archaeological research around the world and in all time periods, from the beginnings of human history to the present day.

Course code KL305M Credits 15 Undergraduate level 3 SCQF level 9 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 1 x 2 hour recorded on-‐line lecture per week Evening tutorials or written alternatives, as required. Practical sessions in Aberdeen or alternative exercises for those who cannot undertake practical work Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Exam preparation Two hour exam

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 60 credits from Archaeology Level 2 courses Access to a computer with a broadband internet


Assessment Field notebook (10%) Lab notebook (10%) Practical or essay (30%) 1 two hour Exam (50%)



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Submerged Archaeology: discovering and managing lost landscapes

Content Information Course Aims: To provide students with a critical understanding of the submerged landscape and archaeology of the British Isles and of their contribution to the archaeology of the early settlement of Northern Europe and the northern Hemisphere. This course will give you: 1. An understanding of the mechanics of sea-‐level change at the start of the Holocene 2. An understanding of the mechanics of site submergence 3. An understanding of the methodology of submerged archaeological studies 4. Critical analysis of the way in which submerged archaeology may exist around the coasts of the British Isles. 5. An understanding of submerged archaeology around the world. 6. An understanding of the measures used to study and manage the submerged archaeological resource (archaeological techniques, Scottish and UK legislation, management accords and guidelines). 7. Critical analysis of the future of the resource.

Course code KL305N Credits 15 Undergraduate level 3 SCQF level 9 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 6 x two hour live sessions using web conferencing held on Saturday mornings, usually every other week. Prescribed reading per week Two written reports Exam preparation Two hour exam



Assessment Critical review (20%) Essay (30%) Two hour exam (50%)



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Scottish Archaeology

Content Information Here in Scotland we have a world-‐class record of past human society. From the spectacularly preserved Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae to 19th century clearance villages, this course explores the broad sweep of Scottish prehistoric and historic archaeology. In lectures and a day long study trip students will get an in-‐depth insight into the archaeology of Scotland and will explore some of the major issues in human history: the origins of agriculture and monumentality, worldview and belief in the north, settlement and social structure, urbanism and the emergence of the modern world.

This course will provide an introduction to the archaeology of Scotland with a chronological focus on the period from the earliest settlers to the major social and political changes of the Medieval period.

The course covers: • Prehistoric archaeology with a particular

emphasis on the social archaeologies of these periods.

• The emergence of complex societies in Scotland in the Early Historic and Medieval periods.

• Current research, debate and fieldwork projects in Scotland; the formation of the archaeological record in Scotland and the way it is recorded and managed.

Course code KL305Q Credits 15 Undergraduate level 3 SCQF level 9 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or written alternatives, as required. Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Exam preparation Two hour exam



Assessment Continuous assessment 50% Two hour exam 50%



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Bioarchaeology: Biological approaches in archaeology

Content Information This course is portioned into three intensive short-‐courses, each focusing on one core biological approach used in archaeology. Topics offered will vary year to year, but may include isotope analysis; ancient DNA analysis; the study of animal and human remains; plant remains; and invertebrate, etc. Selected topics will be explored through lectures and seminars/practical/workshop sessions, providing an overview of each research area, its relevance to archaeology, scope, potential and limitations.

During this course, students will have the opportunity to: • Acquire an understanding of the role biological

sciences have to archaeology, and an appreciation of the development of the field of bioarchaeology and human palaeoecology

• Become familiar with the range of bioarchaeological remains recovered from archaeological and Quaternary palaeoecological sites

• Gain a broad knowledge of each of the bioarchaeological specialisms studied, and their relevance and applications to archaeological case studies

• Gain a critical awareness of the potentials and limitations of selected bioarchaeological specialisms

• Become adept at exploring and evaluating scientific/bioarchaeological literature

Course code KL401Y Credits 15 Undergraduate level 4 SCQF level 10 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week This course includes a practical element (2-‐3 per semester), but alternative exercises are available for those who cannot attend these Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Exam preparation Two hour exam



Assessment Continuous assessment 50% Two hour exam 50%



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Viking Archaeology

Content Information In their brief 300-‐year heyday, the peoples of Viking-‐Age Scandinavia transformed the northern world, and themselves. This course explores the Vikings and home, abroad, and in their new homes overseas in the developing colonies of the diaspora that stretched from the coasts of North America to the Asian steppe. In lectures and seminars, with hands-‐on classes looking at the finds, students will consider themes such as settlement and social structure, urbanism and commerce, pagan and Christian religion, and the political process that created the modern nation states of Norway, Sweden and Denmark

This course aims to critically explore the archaeological evidence for the origins, world-‐view, development and expansion of Scandinavian culture during the Viking Age, c. AD 750-‐1100. Students will gain an understanding of a major and catalytic period of European history that laid the foundations for many institutions of the modern Western world.

Course code KL4042 Credits 15 Undergraduate level 4 SCQF level 10 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 1 x two hour recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or written alternatives, as required. Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Exam preparation Two hour exam



Assessment 3000 word essay 50% Two hour exam 50%



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Archaeological Research Project Part 2

Content Information Building directly on the skills learnt in KL3512, the student undertakes an original research project, under the guidance of their personal supervisor and course co-‐ordinator, and at the end of the course submits an archaeological dissertation. The session begins with the students updating the co-‐ordinator and each other on how their research has progressed over the summer and what they will now be doing to complete it.

Course Aims: To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are able to complete an original piece of research on a specialist topic in Archaeology. On successful completion of the dissertation students will be able to: • Demonstrate substantial personal initiative by conducting research on a specialist topic in Archaeology • Understand the overall research process, define problems and design overall research strategies • Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other research. • Understand the role of the researcher and ethical issues related to research • Collect, evaluate, analyse and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data to address specific research questions. • Conduct research on a specialist topic requiring substantial individual initiative. • Understand the importance of time and project management prioritisation of work tasks. • Communicate research findings to a high standard of written and visual information. • Self-‐manage a longer-‐term research project and reflect on progress.

Course code KL4057 Credits 30 Undergraduate level 4 SCQF level 10 Duration 12 weeks Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 15 September 2014 End Date 5 December 2014 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 300 hours in total studying this course including: Original research including reading and fieldwork as appropriate Supervision sessions conducted by remote learning as appropriate Dissertation writing

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 30 credits from Archaeology Level 3 courses, must include AY3502/KL3512


Assessment Examination of Dissertation (100%)



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Second Semester 2014-‐15

Caves to Kingdoms: Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology

Content Information This course provides a romping introduction to the deep human past, from our earliest hominin origins in Africa to the emergence of the first Early Medieval Kingdoms in Northern Europe. Along the way we will discover the key stages in the evolution of our species and what it means to be 'human', from our use of symbols to express thoughts, ritualistic behaviours to our domestication of plants and animals and militarized empires. The archaeological evidence for these fundamental transitions in human societies provides us with powerful insights into some of the world's most fascinating civilizations.

Course code KL150i Credits 15 Undergraduate level 1 SCQF level 7 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 19 January 2015 End Date 22 May 2015 Study at a distance Yes – entirely online Study from outside



You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including:

3 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials and written practicals as required

4 Fieldtrip with alternative exercise for those who cannot attend this Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (eg online quizzes) Examination preparation 2 hour end of course exam

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need None Although recent experience of academic study is desirable


Assessment Continuous assessment (50%) Two hour written exam (50%)

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Archaeologies of Social Life

Content Information The study of the past can sometimes feel impersonal, a matter of empires, civilisations and cultures, but archaeology also has a marvellous potential to access the real lives of ancient individuals. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the exploration of social lives in the (pre)historic past, using lectures and seminars to illustrate how material culture can tell us about even the most intimate aspects of our ancestors. Among the topics will be issues of ancient identity, ideology, religion, sexuality and environment. This course provides students with a detailed introduction to archaeological approaches to the study of human social life throughout human (pre)history. Students completing the course will be able to explore a range of theoretical approaches to interpreting the material evidence relating to past social life, and will gain understandings of the ways in which different theoretical traditions have approached the interpretation of social life in different ways. With an emphasis on many aspects of social life, covering issues such as identity, sexuality, personhood, the use of space and architecture, and the role of objects and things this course will be an excellent introduction to contemporary theory in archaeology

Course code KL255T Credits 15 Undergraduate level 2 SCQF level 8 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 19 January 2015 End Date 22 May 2015 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside


Fee (Scottish domiciled) £165

Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or practical exercises as appropriate Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Examination preparation 2 hour end of course exam

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 30 credits at level 1 Archaeology Access to a computer with a broadband internet


Assessment In course: Analytical Poster 50% End of Course: Two hour written exam 50%

Where can this course lead? Further information In the past students have linked this course to Certificate in Higher Education Diploma in Higher Education Degree of Master of Arts Degree of Master of Arts in Archaeology


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Archaeology of the North: Lifeways and Cultural Change

Content Information This course provides students with a detailed introduction to the ecological, economic and spiritual dimensions to the Archaeology of the North (defined here as Scotland, Northern Europe, Siberia, the North Pacific, North America and the North Atlantic). We will examine the diverse ways in which communities have made the northern world their home. The course draws on a series of case-‐ studies to examine three interlocking themes: Human ecology of northern landscapes. Examines the opportunities and constraints that characterise high-‐latitude environments. Living in the North. Investigates some of the creative ways in which northern people have adapted to and transformed these ecological settings, including how societies have responded to frequent periods of severe climate change, and the role of technology in mobility and adaptation. The Northern Mind. Critically explores the abundant archaeological evidence for ritual, worship and spirituality, focusing on rock art, burial practices, sacred places and other forms of evidence. Ethnographic parallels are widely employed in the interpretation of these datasets.

Course code KL255X Credits 15 Undergraduate level 2 SCQF level 8 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 19 January 2015 End Date 22 May 2015 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or practical exercises as appropriate Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Examination preparation 2 hour end of course exam

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 30 credits at level 1 Archaeology Access to a computer with a broadband internet

connection and the ability to play Flash. (Please contact us if you have any questions about your computing facilities) A headset (compulsory) and webcam (optional) will be required for online tutorials. Students will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables. .

Assessment In course: 2500 word essay 50% End of Course: Two hour written exam 50%



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Archaeological Research Project Part 1

Content Information This course is the first stage in producing an archaeological dissertation which is completed in Level 4 This course aims to give students research foundation skills and guidance in the preparation of their honours research project. As an introduction to the process of planning, conducting and writing up original research in archaeology, the first part of this course provides students with: • an understanding of how to formulate archaeological research questions and how to develop a research design • a review of archaeological study methods and practical techniques of data collection • an understanding of the ethical issues raised by archaeological research • advanced library research skills • an appreciation of the alternative styles of writing for the presentation of archaeological research • an understanding of techniques of drafting and editing large pieces of writing • knowledge of how to prepare abstracts, bibliographies and footnotes • an introduction to the peer-‐review process and the steps that lead from writing to publication. The second part of this course provides students with supervision in the development of an original archaeological research project

Course code KL3512 Credits 15 Undergraduate level 3 SCQF level 9 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 19 January 2015 End Date 22 May 2015 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or practical exercises as appropriate Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below)

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 60 credits at Archaeology Level 2 Access to a computer with a broadband internet


Assessment Continuous Assessment: Draft abstract, outline research proposal and annotated bibliography (20%) Full research proposal (80%)



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Archaeologies of Landscape

Content Information Landscapes may be quantitative or qualitative; they can be explored with scientific instruments, using our bodies or in our imagination. This course investigates the key concept of landscape and its relationship to archaeological research across a broad range of cultural and historical contexts. The course is organized around thematic lectures and culminates in an interactive 3-‐day study trip to the Orkney Isles. Landscape archaeology is now widely recognized as is a major area of contemporary research. This course will provide an overview of contemporary approaches to landscape in archaeological analysis highlighting their importance for a truly contextual archaeology. Topics will include prehistoric and historic landscapes, the situation of sites and monuments in their physical environment, island archaeology, seascapes and rock art. These topics will be addressed through a variety of geographical and chronological examples, and will include practical engagement facilitated through a four-‐day study trip to the Orkney Isles. The fieldtrip is mandatory and is likely to cost around £200 -‐ £250




Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Evening tutorials or practical exercises as appropriate Prescribed reading per week Fieldtrip In-‐course assessments (see below) Examination preparation 2 hour end of course exam Please note this course involves a mandatory fieldtrip



Assessment Coursework, including critical book review 50% End of Course: Two hour written exam 50%



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North American Archaeology

Content Information The course will provide students with a background to the prehistoric and historical archaeology of Northern North America. In addition to covering major material culture traditions from the earliest settlement of North America to the nineteenth century, this course will also probe some of the most important issues that have come to characterize the study of this diverse and culturally fluid continent. Topics will include different theories of cultural change, concepts of ethnicity, debates surrounding European contact, and the conditions of knowledge that inform our understanding of the past.




Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Practical exercises as appropriate Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Examination preparation 2 hour end of course exam



Assessment In course: Essay 50% End of Course: Two hour written exam 50%



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Professional Archaeology 2: Post-‐excavation analysis and employment

Content Information Lectures and laboratory practicals will provide experience in the techniques used to process and analyse archaeological artefacts and samples. We will introduce analytical basics for lithic, ceramic, faunal and historic artefact analysis as well as techniques for conserving, cataloguing and curating archaeological collections. This course also introduces practical skills required to obtain employment and placement in an archaeological workplace through practical exercises in writing CVs, job cover letters and job interview skills. This course aims to provide practical experience in the techniques used to process and analyze archaeological artefacts and samples. Lectures and laboratory practicals will introduce analytical basics for lithic, ceramic, faunal and historic artefact analysis. Techniques in conserving, cataloguing and curating archaeological collections will also be introduced. The final weeks of the course will be co-‐taught by Careers Advisers and introduce a range of archaeology-‐related professions and possible summer work placements in archaeology. This will provide guidance and support for student job applications and the course will cover practical skills such as how to write curriculum vitae and cover letters, and how to conduct effective job interviews.




Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Practical exercises and data analysis as appropriate Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below)

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 60 Credits at Archaeology Level 2 Access to a computer with a broadband internet


Assessment Continuous Assessment: Lab notebook (50%) Lab worksheets (25%) Completed CV, cover letter and mock interview (25%)



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Material Culture: seeing, using, understanding

Content Information Understanding material culture is central to interpretation of life in the past. Today we make use of the objects around us to tell other people about ourselves and to understand others. We will consider the types and scales of material culture in archaeology and current theories and methods of analysis. This course explores material culture in its widest sense from modern gadgetry to ancient flints.

This course encourages students to make a critical assessment of the use of material culture to interpret life in the past through:

• Consideration of the way in which we make use of the objects around us to understand other people and tell other people about ourselves

• Discussion of the types of material culture that occur in archaeology and the current theories and methods of analysis.

• Critical analysis of the presentation of material culture in museums and heritage centres and how presentation has changed over the years.

• Assessment of the different scales of material culture: from artefact; to site; to landscape.

• The wealth of archaeological material surviving in Scotland will be used to illustrate discussions, but work will also be directed towards the local archaeology of participants.

Course code KL451A Credits 15 Undergraduate level 4 SCQF level 10 Duration 12 weeks + exam Frequency of delivery Once per year Start date 19 January 2015 End Date 22 May 2015 Study at a distance Yes Study from outside



Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including:

5 6 x two hour live lecture and discussion sessions usually held on Saturday mornings

6 Pre-‐session exercises Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Examination preparation 2 hour end of course exam

Pre-‐requisites To participate you will need 30 credits at Archaeology level 3 Access to a computer with a broadband internet


Assessment 2500 word essay 30% 1500 written report 10% Spoken presentation 20% Two hour written exam 40%



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Indigenous, community-‐based and public archaeologies

Content Information Lectures and workshops will provide an overview of the impacts archaeology can have on civic life and discourse beyond academia; including varied archaeologies of northern indigenous peoples across the globe, community-‐based archaeology and public archaeology. Students will be introduced to the methods, theories and issues that are associated with archaeology and its role in public policy, economic development, and cultural politics. The course will provide students with an overview of the ways that archaeology engages with non-‐academic stakeholders, including northern indigenous peoples, northern communities, interest groups and the public. Issues will be explored through detailed case studies of collaborative projects. Topics will include indigenous archaeologies, community-‐based archaeology, public archaeology and interpretation of archaeological data to the public in the media and in museum contexts. The important relationship between indigenous groups and museums will also be examined, focussing on repatriation claims for cultural property stored in collections and also new initiatives to use museums as a means of empowering the indigenous voice.




Time commitment You can expect to spend about 150 hours in total studying this course including: 2 x 50 minute recorded on-‐line lectures per week Practical exercises and data analysis as appropriate Prescribed reading per week In-‐course assessments (see below) Examination preparation 2 hour end of course exam



Assessment Continuous Assessment 50% End of Course: Two hour written exam 50%



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Courses in other Programmes There are other Flexible Learning Programmes; their courses complement the Archaeology courses and are available to help you develop disciplinary breadth. A Selection is listed below. Please note that at the time of writing the final Course Catalogue is not available and we cannot guarantee that all courses will be running every year. You should also note that some courses will have prerequisites and you need to check these individually before asking us to enroll you.

First Semester (Sep – Dec) ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Level Code

Art History: An Introduction 1 KL10F8 Sociology: An Introduction 1 1 KL10F1 International Relations: An Introduction 1 KL10F7 Education: What Makes Us Human? 1A 1 KL10F2 Sustainable International Development 1 SX1012 Geography: Global Worlds/Global Challenges 1 KL10GC Religions of the World 1 1 RS1007 Introduction to Film and Cinematic Experience 1 KL10F3 Introductory Psychology: Concepts and Theory 1 PS1009 Literature: Encounters with Shakespeare 2 EL2011 History: Birth of Modernity: Politics, Culture and Science in Europe, 1700-‐1870

2 HI2020

Sociology: Studying Social Life 1 2 SO2004 History and Religion of Ancient Israel 2 DR2047

CHRISTIAN STUDIES Introduction to Pastoral Care 2 KL20B3 Sacramental Theory 2 KL20C2 Biblical Theories 3 KL30M6 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 3 KL30N1 Biblical Theories 4 KL4013 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 4 KL4017

SCIENCE Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 1 KL1070 The Dynamic Planet 1 KL107Z The Physical Universe A 1 KL108W Data Management 2 KL2074 Algorithmic Problem Solving 2 KL 2076 Energetics of Change in Chemical and Biological Processes 2 KL208A Shapes, Properties and Reactions of Molecules 2 KL208B Planetary Geology 2 KL208D

Second Semester (Jan – May) ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Linguistics: English Structure and Use 1 KL15F3 Literature: Controversial Classics 1 KL15F2 Art History: Modern and Contemporary Art 1 HA1506 Scottish History: An Introduction 1 KL1597 Political Science: An Introduction 1 KL15F6 Introduction to Sociology 2 1 KL15F7 What Gives Us Rights? 1 SX1513

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Geography: Global Worlds/Local Challenges 1 KL1517 Religions of the World 2 1 RS1508 Religion at Ground Zero 1 KL15F4 Literature: The Tragedy of Knowledge 2 KL25F2 Sociology: Studying Social Life 2 2 SO2504 Sociological and Anthropological Theories of Religion 2 RS2503

CHRISTIAN STUDIES Homiletics 1 KL152S

Introduction to Christian Spirituality 2 KL25B2 Biblical Theories 3 KL35M6 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 3 KL35N1 Biblical Theories 4 KL4514 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 4 KL4518

SCIENCE Global Worlds, Local Challenges 1 KL1517 Astronomy and Meteorology 1 KL1571 Ecology and Environmental Science 1 KL157V Web Technology 1 KL1580 Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2 1 KL158S The Physical Universe B 1 KL158Z Computer Architecture 1 KL159C Human Computer Interaction 2 KL2574 Analytical Methods in Forensic Chemistry 2 KL258A Organic and Biological Chemistry 2 KL258E Mineral Chemistry 2 KL258G Modern Programming Languages 2 KL259A

For further information on the Arts and Social Science Courses See http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/flexible-‐arts-‐social-‐sciences.php and their prospectus is here http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/documents/FASS_Prospectus_2014-‐15_v3.pdf For further information on the Christian Studies Courses See http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/christian-‐and-‐religious-‐studies.php and their prospectus is here http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/documents/CARS_2013_-‐_14_-‐_New_Applicants.pdf

For further information on the Science Courses See http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/flexible-‐sciences.php General information on Flexible Study at the University of Aberdeen may be found here http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/part-‐time.php

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