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ARK-2011: Arctic Archaeology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
Intermediate course. Suitable as complement to other disciplines dealing with the arctic and subarctic regions. | Contents
This course provides an introduction to cultural development in the circumpolar region, with emphasis on areas outside northern Fennoscandinavia. It focuses on common problems regarding maritime societies, coast/interior differences, regional interaction and social complexity. The theoretical frameworks used to construct arctic archaeology as a research object are evaluated and the relationship between contemporary aboriginal people and archaeology is considered. | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Assessment
Students are expected to attend classes and participate in discussions. Students have to write short abstracts of their readings in close cooperation with the responsible teacher.
The graded exam consists of a 10 page essay on a topic chosen by the student and written in English or a Nordic language.
Grading scale of A-E for pass, F for fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Contact person/lecturer
Brita Solvang | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English. | Homepage
http://uit.no/arkeologi/emner/8
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=ARK-2011-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
Første gang: Tirsdag 23.08.05 kl.12.15-14.00 | | Forelesning | Teach.Period:23.08.2005 to13.12.2005
Tirsdag 12:15 to14:00
Ark L-133 Breiviklia
Foreleser F.aman. Bryan C Hood
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