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Module Title
LM Archaeological Theory, Method and Interpretation
School
History and Cultures
Department
Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code
09 24902
Module Lead
Paul Garwood
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module delivers a generic disciplinary introduction to archaeological theory and method. It focuses on key areas of theory, method and interpretation, embracing a range of cultural, landscape, professional, heritage and environment themes and how these are integrated. It is designed to develop or enhance key practical and research skills, especially in oral presentation, teamwork and essay-writing.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Appreciate the interrelated character of cultural, landscape, professional, heritage and environmental archaeologies, their shared and contrasting approaches to the past, and the interpretative value of integrated and/or comparative perspectives in archaeological study.
Understand up-to-date generic and pathway-specific research methodologies and interpretative frameworks in key areas of archaeological enquiry.
Evaluate critically the relationships between theoretical ideas, research methods and interpretations in archaeological enquiry, and come to independent conclusions about the validity of analyses and interpretative arguments.
Communicate knowledge and research ideas orally to a professional standard in a seminar presentation context.
