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AR2M4-Later Medieval Europe

Module Provider: Archaeology
Number of credits: 20 [10ECTS credits]
Level: I (Intermediate)
Terms in which taught: Spring and Summer
Module Convenor: Dr AG Pluskowski
Pre-requisites: AR1TS1
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9

Email: a.g.pluskowski@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how archaeological evidence has changed the interpretations of society and economy of northern Europe between c.1000 and 1600.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able:

  • to identify and discuss the main issues and events of the period
  • to demonstrate an understanding of how archaeology engages with other disciplines to reconstruct the middle ages, and an awareness of the diversity of sources used by medieval archaeologists
  • to identify and compare developments in Britain and continental northern Europe
  • to organise their material and construct an effective argument in writing, both in coursework essays and examination answers

    Additional outcomes:
    This module also aims to develop oral communication skills, team-working and problem-solving in group seminars, and students will also have the opportunity for self-study.

    Outline content:
    The module covers the period from c. 1000 - c. 1600 and will review the impact archaeology has had on the study of the later middle ages. The following themes - the rural landscape, urbanisation, the practice of religion, death, standards of living, fortification and industry - will be approached through a consideration of the lifestyles of the main socio-economic groups of the medieval population: those who laboured, who prayed, who fought and who traded.

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    Lectures and two seminars to discuss particular topics/issues (one of which will be based on guided self-study), one essay return seminar. There is a revision class in the Summer term.

    Contact hours:

      Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures 16
    Tutorials/seminars   4  2 
    Practicals      
    Other contact (eg study visits)      
    Total hours   20  2 
    Number of essays or assignments   1   
    Other (eg major seminar paper)      

    Assessment:
    Coursework
    Students will write one essay of c.3000 words. The mark for this essay will be counted towards assessment. The essay must be submitted in the Spring Term on a date set by the Department.
    Relative percentage of coursework: 40%
    Penalties for late submission
    Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
    Examinations
    One unseen two-hour paper, to be taken at the time of Part 2 examinations.
    Requirements for a pass
    An overall mark of 40%.
    Reassessment arrangements
    Re-examination in August/September.

    Last updated: 3 December 2008

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