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ARK-2001: Understanding the Past: Theoretical Perspectives in Archaeological Research Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
Compulsory course in a BA in archaeology. Recommended also for BA-students in history, history of religion, social anthropology, sociology and political science. | Contents
The course introduces the students to central positions in the theoretical debate in archaeology. An introduction will be given to different theoretical positions and trends in archaeology from the mid-19th century and onwards. However, the main focus will be the development of theoretical perspectives in archaeology from 1960 and onwards. Keywords: Material culture, society and processes of change, the social, political and interpretational contexts of the understanding of the past. | Form of teaching
Lectures/seminars. | Coursework requirements
Seminar and teamwork
| Exam and assessment
Midterm paper and Home exam.
Midterm paper 5-7 pages. Deadline: October 18.
Home exam: Ca. 10 pages. Deadline: December 10.
Grading scale A-E for passed, F for fail.
The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Brita Solvang/Millrid Holmeslet | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/arkeologi/emner/6
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Teaching autumn 2007
Orienteringsmøte: Onsdag 15. august kl 1015, rom L-133 Breiviklia | | Forelesning | Første gang: Tirsdag 21.08. kl 1015, rom L-133 i Breiviklia
Ansvarlig leder Prof. Charlotte Damm
Duration:1 Semester |
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