Module Details
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Full Title:
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Introduction to Post-Excavation Processing and Recording
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Valid From:: |
Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( February 2021 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
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Annaleigh Margey
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Conor Brady
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Module Description: |
This module aims to provide participants with a preliminary ‘hands-on’ experience of archaeological post-excavation processing and analysis. It aims to give students an understanding of the principles of the post-excavation process and other aspects of archaeological analysis of artefacts and ecofacts. It also aims to give practical experience of participating in post-excavation processing, documentation and preliminary analysis Students will undertake post-excavation processing of artefacts and samples retrieved during excavation, and will receive training in the work and recording procedures applicable to this stage of the excavation process. This module would normally be delivered in an intensive four-week block during the summer.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Apply all routine post-excavation protocols and procedures |
MLO2 |
Categorise and date a wide range of archaeologically excavated artefacts |
MLO3 |
Formulate an appropriate approach to the processing and initial recording of excavated artefacts and environmental samples |
MLO4 |
Conduct a preliminary classification of excavated artefacts and environmental samples with a view to appropriate storage and further specialist analysis |
MLO5 |
Synthesise data from each element within the site archive to facilitate the production of preliminary interpretations |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Artefacts
Definition. Range of artefact types, materials. The role of specialists.
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Environmental samples
Definitions. Differences from artefacts. Range of types. The role of specialists.
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Processing artefacts
Treatment of different material types. Appropriate cleaning and stabilisation. Recording and cataloguing. Appropriate storage. The next steps - detailed study. Conservation and the role of the Conservator.
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Processing samples
Treatment of different sample types. Recording and cataloguing. Appropriate storage. The next steps - detailed study. The role of specialists.
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Site archive
Maintenance of the record. Context sheets, diaries, registers, drawings photographs. Cross referencing. Completeness of information recorded.
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Production and submission of final excavation report.
Publication of summary accounts. Publication of detailed report with results of all specialist analyses. Full interpretation.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Contact |
Central to this module is the student's direct participation in live post-excavation research which takes place in parallel with an excavation in a field laboratory on an archaeological excavation site. |
Every Week |
12.00 |
12 |
Lecture |
Contact |
A series of topics will be presented dealing with the approaches and processes involved in excavation methodology based on examples drawn from the literature and from the lecturers' own research experience. Some lectures will be delivered by invited guest lecturers who are acknowledged experts/specialists in their areas. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Practical |
Contact |
Students will participate in a series of practicals/workshops where they will be introduced to aspects of post excavation processing and recording, and other topics as arise. |
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 |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students will spend time researching and writing their reflective journal each day |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
20.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
16.00 |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
A series of topics will be presented dealing with the approaches and processes involved in excavation methodology based on examples drawn from the literature and from the lecturers' own research experience. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Contact |
Central to this module is the student's direct participation in live research excavation which takes place in an 'open-air classroom' on an archaeological excavation site. |
Every Week |
12.00 |
12 |
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 |
2.00 |
2 |
Practical |
Contact |
Students will participate in a series of practicals/workshops where they will be introduced to aspects of post excavation processing and recording, and other topics as arise. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students will spend time researching and writing their reflective journal each day |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
20.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
16.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Green, K. and Moore, T.. (2010), Archaeology, An Introduction, 5th. Routledge, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-0-415-49639-1].
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Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P.. (2008), Archaeology: Theory, Methods and Practice, 5th. Thames & Hudson, London, [ISBN: 978-0500287132].
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Museum of London. (1990), Archaeological Site Manual, 2nd. Museum of London, London, [ISBN: 978-0904818406].
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Roskams, S.. (2001), Excavation (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology), 1st. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 978-0521798013].
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Drewett, P.. (2011), Field Archaeology: An Introduction, 2nd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-0415551199].
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Other Resources |
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PDF/hard-copy handout., Blackfriary Archaeology Field School. (2019), Post-Excavation Handbook, Trim, Blackfriary Archaeology Field School,
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