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15 credits, Semester two
Module leaders 2024-25: Caroline Jackson
Module summary
Module summary
This module provides students with the advanced understanding they need to design an effective research project that addresses a question relevant to current debate in archaeology, and in particular to plan a successful MA/MSc dissertation. It comprises two group seminar sessions and four seminars in which students from different courses are streamed to be taught and guided on subject-specific material by experts in the field. The module culminates in a research day during which students present their dissertation plans to their peers and staff assessors. Assessment is in two parts: a succinct PowerPoint presentation of the dissertation proposal and outline; and a written dissertation outline and proposal.
Students wishing to undertake a work placement will also find this module useful for planning their placement aims and objectives.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
Identify a dissertation topic addressing a question relevant to current debate in archaeology
Identify how a question about past human behaviour or conceptions may be translated into data and variables retrievable archaeologically
Sketch out a viable approach and methodology for tackling their chosen topic
Where appropriate, resolve how available data should be sampled
Form a provisional view of the likely outcomes of the planned investigation
Assessment methods
Assessment methods
Assessment type - % of final mark
PowerPoint presentation of dissertation proposal and outline - 50%
2,000 word written dissertation outline and proposal - 50%
You will deliver a PowerPoint presentation of your dissertation proposal and outline in advance of the 2,000 word written dissertation outline and proposal.
Additional learning and teaching information
Additional learning and teaching information
Teaching and indicative seminar plan:
The module will be taught in two, two-hour lectures. Additionally, you will have one two-hour academic literacy support session.
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