AR2F3W12-Silchester Field School (2 Week Module pt.1)

Module Provider: Archaeology
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: I (Intermediate)
Terms in which taught: Summer
Module Convenor: Ms AS Clarke
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9

Email: a.s.clarke@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
See module description for AR2F3

Assessable learning outcomes:
See module description for AR2F3

Additional outcomes:
See module description for AR2F3

Outline content:
This is the module for part-time students who wish to divide their time at the training excavation into 2 x 2-week blocks. This is the first 2-week block. Students will spend a minimum of 4 weeks in all on the training excavation. At the start of the Field School, all students will take part in an on-site training day offering short talks on site Health and Safety, the use of archaeological tools, different recording methods and systems, environmental sieving and sorting, the use of the archaeological database, and site photography. This will be followed by a tour of the excavations. Each student is then assigned to a site supervisor, and during the course of their 4 weeks on site, will learn to take responsibility for the excavation and recording of archaeological features under guidance. It is expected that each student will participate in every aspect of site work during their time on the Field School, with the possibility of concentrating on particular aspects of fieldwork during the second half of their 4 weeks on site. Students will also contribute to the development and upkeep of the on-site museum, and help organise events held on site Open Days. They will be kept up-to-date with site progress by means of a weekly site tour, and by regular reports from their individual supervisors.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
See module description for AR2F3

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures			10
Tutorials/seminars
Practicals			78
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours			88
Number of essays or assignments
Other (eg major seminar paper)			1 - on-site exam

Assessment:
Coursework
All students will be expected to keep a daily diary of their time at the Field School. They will then produce a self-evaluation report (SAR) based on their diary, to be submitted at the beginning of the Autumn term. Students will sit a one hour exam after 2 weeks on site. A practical assessment will be carried out by the Director of the Field School in consultation with the site supervisors during the course of the excavation. Part-time students will be assessed at the end of their second season.

Relative percentage of coursework: 70%
Self-evaluation report 30%; practical assessment 40%.

Penalties for late submission: Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.

Examinations: on-site test 30%.

Requirements for a pass: A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements: Re-take of whole module in the following Summer vacation, with submission of written assignments by 1 September.

Last updated: 3 December 2008