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ARK2215

Historical Archaeology I

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2010/2011

Credits 15
Level Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Assignment and Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The source material from historic time is rich and varied, and the main focus of the course will be on the archaeological material and in which contexts this material appear. At the same time the course will focus on the source material`s connections to written and oral sources. There is two alternative curriculums: 1. General historical archaeology, and 2. Historical archaeology emphasizing maritime archaeology.

Learning outcome

Through analysis and interpretation of material cultural remains and the connections they form part of, the students will be given a systematic insight into the past, from the beginning of the Middle Ages to modern times.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. The exam consist of a written assignment of maximum 3500 words and a written exam of 6 hours. Both parts must be passed in the same term and there will be given one grade only. If one failes, both the assignment and the written exam must be completed again in the same term. "Guidelines for written assignment" is to be found on the department's web site.

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
HFARK205 15 sp
HFARK215 15 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses 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: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oppgave
Weighting 1/2 Date Release 2010-11-15
Submission 2010-12-13
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 1/2 Date 2010-12-21 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oppgave
Weighting 1/2 Date Release 2011-03-18
Submission 2011-04-15
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 1/2 Date 2011-05-31 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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