Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LI Human Remains: From Forensics to Display
School	History and Cultures
Department	Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code	09 28688
Module Lead	Dr David Smith
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-17 hours Practical Classes and workshops-3 hours Guided independent study-180 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will focus on the archaeology of human remains, from forensic analysis through to the display of human remains within museums. It will introduce students to how human remains are encountered in archaeology, how they can be examined forensically, and what types of information can be discovered. The course will also explore the storage and presentation of human remains, such as within museums, addressing questions relating to the ethics and practice of exhibiting them and how this varies in different countries. The course is taught through a combination of lectures, hands-on practical sessions and museums visits.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: show understanding of the range of information that can be gained from the study of archaeological human remains show understanding of how different preservation environments impact on the types of information that can be gained from the study of human remains show understanding of how the study of human remains has previously impacted upon our understanding of the past show appreciation of the range of challenges relating to the display of human remains in museums
Assessment	28688-01 : 2000 Word Essay : Coursework (50%) 28688-02 : 1500 Word Lab Book : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 2,000-word essay (50%)
Other	None
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