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ARK-1002: North Fennoscandinavian Archaeology: From AD 1 to the Historic Period Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
Compulsory preliminary subject as part of the bachelor degree in Archaeology; also serves as a subsidiary subject in History, Social Anthropology, Religious Studies and Norse Philology. | Contents
The course offers an overview of the Iron Ages, Viking times, Middle Ages and early modern times, both Norse and Sami, in the northern regions, with an emphasis on Northern Norway. The course provides a knowledge of both material objects (through the material course) and the most important cultural remains (types of settlement, burial remains, etc.) during this period. In addition, an introduction will be given to the most central archaeological issues currently linked to life in the north during this period. The course includes an excursion to relevant types and areas of cultural remains. | Form of teaching
Lectures. | Coursework requirements
Mandatory attendance in lecturesExcursion
| Exam and assessment
Take-home assignment.
Work requirements:
Compulsory attendance at lessons and approved participation in the group excursion.
The examination to decide the grade to be awarded consists of a take-home assignment with an assigned text approximately 10 pages in length.
A grading scale of A-E (pass) and F (fail) will be used.
The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Brita Solvang | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/arkeologi/emner/3
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Teaching spring 2006
Forelesning første gang: 11. januar, rom L-133 i Breiviklia | | Forelesning | Foreleser: Vikar
Forelesning første gang: 11. januar, kl 1015, rom L-133 i Breiviklia
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