Module Details

Module Code: ARCH H8004
Full Title: Archaeology of the Recent Past
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Conor Brady
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This course introduces the archaeology of a period that is often forgotten in relation to the perception of archaeology – that of the more recent past 1500AD. The first part of the course will deal with the physical traces associated with the Plantations, the emergence of new towns and the various technological advances and changes in material culture over the period. The landscape changes of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries will also be explored. The second part of the module will look at the emergence of the discipline of industrial archaeology.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Recognise and evaluate the main features of the major archaeological monuments/features of the period.
MLO2 Discuss the reasons for the character of particular monuments/features at given times during the period.
MLO3 Appraise the economic link between these developments and the development of the landscape.
MLO4 Assess the impact of industrialisation on Ireland over the course of the post medieval period.
MLO5 Compare and contrast developments in Ireland with those elsewhere, especially Britain.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Post medieval archaeology - definitions and scope
n/a
The archaeology of the Plantations in Ireland
Background, Settlement, Towns, Fortifications, Landscape reorganisation, Communications
The Eighteenth century
The Big House Demesne Landscapes
Industrial Archaeology – Scope and definition
Extractive Manufacturing Services Utilities – water, sanitation, gas, electricity Communications
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research essay dealing with one of the subject areas covered during the module exploring developments over time and their significance.; approx 2500 words
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will be required to choose from a number of topics relating to the archaeology of the post medieval period in Ireland

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research essay dealing with one of the subject areas covered during the module exploring developments over time and their significance; approx 2500 words
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will be required to choose from a number of topics relating to the archaeology of the post medieval period in Ireland
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact A series of topics will be presented to students along with examples drawn from the literature and from the lecturers own research experience. Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will be directed to a series of publications on the reading list designed to support the material covered in the lectures and provide detailed information for use in completion of continuous assessment work. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be encouraged to read additional material relevant to the material covered in the module as well as engaging with a series of selected websites and video material. Visits to archaeological heritage sites is also encouraged. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact A series of topics will be presented to students along with examples drawn from the literature and from the lecturers own research experience. Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will be directed to a series of publications on the reading list designed to support the material covered in the lectures and provide detailed information for use in completion of continuous assessment work. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be encouraged to read additional material relevant to the material covered in the module as well as engaging with a series of selected websites and video material. Visits to archaeological heritage sites is also encouraged. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Audrey Horning, Ruairi O Baoill, Colm Donnelly and Paul Logue. (2007), The post-medieval archaeology of Ireland, 1550 – 1850, Wordwell, Bray.
  • Aalen, F., Whelan, K. and Stout, M.. (1997), The Atlas of the Rural Irish Landscape, Cork University Press, Cork.
  • Hicks, D. and Beaudry, M.. (2006), The Cambridge Companion to Historical Archaeology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
  • Lyttleton J. & Colin Rynne, C.. (2009), Plantation Ireland: settlement and material culture, c.1550-c.1700, Four Courts Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781846821868].
  • Barry, T. (2000), A History of Settlement in Ireland, Routledge, London.
  • Rynne, C.. (2006), Industrial Ireland 1750-1930 An Archaeology, Collins Press, Cork.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rynne, C.. (1999), The Industrial Archaeology of Cork City and its Environs, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin.
  • Barnard, T. (2005), A Guide to the Sources for the History of Material Culture in Ireland, Four Courts Press, Dublin.
  • Buttimer et al. (1999), The Heritage of Ireland, Collins Press, Cork.
  • Ryan, M.. (1994), Irish Archaeology Illustrated, Country House, Dublin.
  • Mitchell, F. and Ryan M. (1997), Reading the Irish Landscape, Town House and Country House, Dublin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, National Museum of Ireland. http://www.museum.ie/, Dublin.
  • Website, http://www.dundalktown.ie/dundalktown/mu seo1.htm.
  • Website, Irish Post Medieval Archaeology Group. (2011), Irish Post Medieval Archaeology Group, University of Ulster,
    http://www.science.ulster.ac.uk/crg/ipma g/