Settlement and Archaeology in Medieval Ireland (10 ECTS)
not available 2012/13
Coordinator: Professor Terry Barry
Duration: Semester 1: 2 hrs per week
Prerequisites: none
Assessment:
1 x 3,500-5,000 essay on an approved topic relating to the module
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- identify key developments in the settlement patterns of medieval Ireland, as revealed by in-depth analysis of documentary sources and reports on archaeological excavations
- place this knowledge in the context of a broader knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of archaeology
- formulate research questions for the purposes of essay writing and oral presentations
- engage critically and in-depth with primary texts and secondary literature
- complete an intensive, self-motivated study of an archaeological problem, with high quality research organization and presentation