ARA8106 : Independent Study Project in Archaeology
ARA8106 : Independent Study Project in Archaeology
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Eric Tourigny
- Owning School: History, Classics and Archaeology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
A 20-credit module for MA students that is designed to allow deep analysis of a subject/topic related to archaeology, chosen initially by the student and then developed in consultation with an appropriate supervisor.
The module aims to provide an opportunity to investigate selected problem/problems (including
the appraisal of selected source material and the critical examination of current historiography).
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus content will depend on what topic the student chooses.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
The student will acquire a deep knowledge of scholarly views about their selected topic.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Development of associated skills in research, critical reading and reasoning, sustained discussion
and appropriate presentation of the results.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 97 | 1:00 | 97:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Introduction Seminar |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 47 | 1:00 | 47:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Tutorials provide in-depth feedback and offer an opportunity for some one-to-one discussion.
In the tutorial(s) the student may discuss possible topics and receive advice about them and their suitability and obtain some feedback.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 100 | One essay of 4,000 words, including notes but excluding bibliography |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Students will develop advanced experience in a particular area, which may have been identified as a training need. Students will be able to develop more tailor-made research opportunities for their taught MA programme prior to the dissertation.
This might be relevant for stronger students going on to PhD study for whom in-depth training is needed in a specific subject area beyond those offered within the taught MA modules and where a 4,000 word project will provide additional foundation, prior to undertaking further research on a different area in the dissertation.
Submitted work tests intended knowledge and skills outcomes, develops key skills in research, reading and writing.
This module can be made available to Erasmus students only with the agreement of the Head of Subject and of the Module Leader. This option must be discussed in person at the beginning of your exchange period. No restrictions apply to study-abroad, exchange and Loyola students.
All Erasmus students at Newcastle University are expected to do the same assessment as students registered for a degree.
Study-abroad, non-Erasmus exchange and Loyola students spending semester 1 only are required to finish their assessment while in Newcastle. Where an exam is present, an alternative form of assessment will be set and where coursework is present, an alternative deadline will be set. Details of the alternative assessment will be provided by the module leader.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ARA8106's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ARA8106's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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