AR2L2-Study Abroad
Module Provider: Archaeology
Number of credits: 60 [30ECTS credits]
Level:
5
Terms in which taught: Spring
Module Convenor: Dr
AG
Pluskowski
Pre-requisites: AR1TS3
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0
Email: a.g.pluskowski@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
The module aims to give students an introduction to concepts and approaches in a different national tradition of scholarship. This may involve not just archaeology, but also other disciplines of a related nature and/or of relevance to the pursuit of certain topics within archaeology.
This module involves spending a term (three to four months) at a university abroad which has an ERASMUS (or other kind of) exchange agreement with the University of Reading, following modules at the host university in archaeology and/or related subjects. Examination requirements are those of the host university, with the additional requirement of the Reading CMS module.
Preparatory Reading
Varies according to host University and modules selected.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:
Additional outcomes:
The exchange requires the student to understand, and live in, a different country and adapt to its culture and norms. It also encourages the student to use his or her communication skills and language abilities to settle in the host country, identify study requirements of the host institution, and to develop self-reliance, initiative and problem-solving skills when coping with the demands of everyday life and university study in a foreign country. The student will also be able to identify and critically assess the key differences between archaeological perspectives in Britain and those of the host country.
Outline content:
The module is based on Erasmus/Socrates exchange programmes with universities in other foreign countries. It consists of the following elements:
(1) Credits from host university course (1) 15 credits (7.5 ECTS)
(2) Credits from host university course (2) 15 credits (7.5 ECTS)
(3) Credits from host university course (3) 15 credits (7.5 ECTS)
(4) Credits from host university course (3) 10 credits (5 ECTS)
(5) CMS module for Reading (web-based) 5 credits
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(1) - (4) as per requirements of the host institution; (5) is a web-based instruction and assignment module.
Contact hours:
As per requirements of the host institution.
Assessment:
As per requirements and regulations of the host institution, with the exception of (5) which is assessed by coursework submitted by e-mail to the Department of Archaeology. Marks achieved at the host institution are converted into Reading equivalents and count towards the Reading degree course.
Reassessment arrangements
As per requirements of the host institution, with the exception of (5) for which coursework has to be resubmitted in August/September.
Last updated: 23 November 2009