Landscape and environment in Archaeology

The course aims to give the students an in-depth look at current archaeological topics and periods in the period 500 BC. - 1500 AD When resources allow, the department offers teaching in one or more topics. The study covers the period from 500 BC. to 1500 AD The in-depth topic can change depending on the teaching resources that are available and current research.

For a discussion of the topic offered this semester, see here:

ARK124 Landscape and Environment in Archaeology | Arkeologi | UiB

Upon completion of the course, the student must have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student:

• has knowledge of central themes, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the period 500 BC to 1500 AD.
• knows about research and development work within the period can update their knowledge within the period knows the period's history, traditions, character and place in society
• has good knowledge within and insight into the chosen in-depth topic

Skills:

The student:

• can use professional knowledge on practical and theoretical issues and make their choices clear
• can reflect on own professional practice and adjust this under guidance can find, evaluate and refer to information and subject matter and link this to a problem
• can use relevant academic tools, techniques and forms of expression that are relevant for research in the period 500 BC. to 1500 AD
• can problematize and use relevant subject terminology and discuss archaeological representations within the topic
• can assess and analyze literature and archaeological finds, and be able to make independent assessments

General competence:

The student:

• has knowledge of relevant professional and professional ethical issues
• can plan and carry out tasks and projects alone and in groups and in line with ethical requirements and guidelines
• can present central subject matter such as theories, problems and solutions both in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression
• can exchange views with others with a background within the subject area and participate in discussions about the development of good practice knows new thinking and innovation processes within the in-depth subject
• can familiarize themselves with extensive specialist literature, convey knowledge and points of view from it, and make their own assessments in written work.