UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
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The title of the module
CL351 Archaeology: its History, Themes and Personalities
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The Department which will be responsible for management of the module
Classical & Archaeological Studies (SECL)
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The Start Date of the Module Autumn 2009
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The number of students expected to take the module
c.20
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Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with
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The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate
other relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal None
[M])
Certificate
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The number of credits which the module represents
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) usually the first
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Prerequisite and co-requisite modules None
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The programmes of study to which the module contributes Degree in Classical &
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
15 credits
term, though this may be subject to change. Autumn
Archaeological Studies
programme learning outcomes
SSLO 1 Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with the history and development of archaeological theory and
methods, and current methods and theory PLO A.1,2,4, C 1, 2
SSLO 2 Students will be able to make critical interpretations of the material remains. PLO C 1
SSLO 3 Students will be familiar with different archaeologists and their contribution to the field. PLO A 1
SSLO 4 Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of how archaeological remains can be interpreted from
different theoretical points of view. PLO A 4
SSLO5 Students will have an awareness of the relationship between archaeology and politics,
heritage and the media. PLO C 5
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The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme
learning outcomes
GLO 1 Students will have improved their understanding of library and computer sources. PLO B 1
GLO 2 Students will have improved their oral and written skills PLO B 3
GLO 3 Students will have improved their critical argumentative skills PLO B 2
GLO 4 Students will be able to work independently and in groups PLO B 4, 5.
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A synopsis of the curriculum
The module will begin with the emergence of archaeology by examining early antiquarianism.. It will go on to consider
how the field developed into a more scholarly pursuit during the late 19 th and early 20th centuries by examining key
figures and how they developed ideas about excavation techniques and interpretations of what they found. Following
this, examinations will be made into more recent developments in archaeology, especially interpretative methods e.g.
processual and post-processual archaeology. The module will conclude with an examination of other areas of
archaeology such as heritage management and museums. By approaching the module in this manner it is hoped that
the students will not only have gained a grasp of the development of archaeology, but the ability to apply what they
have learned to a broader cultural understanding of past societies.
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Indicative Reading List
Deetz, J. 1994. In small things forgotten: the archaeology of early American life. New York: Doubleday
press.
Barker, P. 1986. Understanding archaeological excavations. London: BT Batsford.
Trigger, B. 1989. A history of archaeological thought. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Johnson, M. 1999. Archaeological theory an introduction. London: Blackwell.
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Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the
total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement
of the intended learning outcomes
22(11 x 1 hour lectures and 11 x 1 hour seminars); total study hours = 150
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Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning
outcomes
There will be two written assignments of
45% each
c. 2,000 words plus a 10% seminar
performance. The first will test SSLO 1, 3 and 4 and the second will test SSLO 2 and 5. They
will also contribute to the achievement of each GLO.
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Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
All the resources are already available as this module has been previously taught on the FT programme in a shorter
format.
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A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum,
learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable
disadvantage to students with disabilities
I confirm that as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching
methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students
with disabilities
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted on the
above module proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of
module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching
Date
Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the
introduction of the module and, where the module is proposed by Departmental staff, will be
responsible for its resourcing"
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Head of Department
Date