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AAP117   Archaeology of Britain: from Prehistory to the Industrial Revolution   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2019/2020
Credit level: F4

Description

The Archaeology of Britain: from Prehistory to the Industrial Revolution provides an introduction to the archaeology of the British Isles from the Palaeolithic, through to the Roman occupation and beyond the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution. Through a combination of lectures and fieldtrips, you will discover the wealth of archaeological evidence found beneath our feet; from significant excavations and sites to artefacts and the material record. You will explore how this evidence reveals changes that took place over time which helped shaped the people, cultures and landscapes of the Britain Isles.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Field Work 20.0
Independent 168.5
Lecture 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S1
Exam 1.5 0 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2019-20.