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ARK1111

Introduction to Archaeology

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The tuition gives a general introduction to archaeology as an academic discipline. The discipline's history and development is emphasized as is the situation today. Further are emphasized source materials, theory and methodology as well as interpretations of the past based on material cultural remains.



Learning outcome

The students shall learn about the discipline's history, its terminology, philosophy and methodology. Further, they shall learn about archaeological source material and the main cultural processes.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester. Students are not allowed to consult any text-books during the 6 hour exam.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFARK111 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Archaeology

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-03 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-01 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.