This module will provide a framework for fieldwork training undertaken on University of Kent training excavations, or approved partners, supported by a divisional archaeological fieldwork bursary, to assist with the costs involved in a participation of 15 working days, normally including social and educational activities such as a museum trip and an orientation day. The module will permit three alternative pathways, in excavation, survey or museum studies. Assessment will be in the form of an illustrated portfolio featuring a description of the project and an account of each type of work undertaken by the student. Project directors will be provided with a checklist of fieldwork tasks to be completed, of which a minimum number will be mandatory. Staff teaching on this module will be provided with a Kent –approved fieldwork checklist of skills to train students a range of no less than ten skills appropriate to fieldwork that will result in a broad portfolio illustrating the best work done on site.
Total Contact Hours: 40
Private Study Hours on Site: 80
Private Study Hours off Site: 180
Total Study Hours: 300
Summer and Autumn
Portfolio (6,000 words) – 80%
Fieldwork Performance – 20%
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages: https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding as to how to participate responsibly in archaeological field projects, with regard to their safety, that of others and towards the careful handling of
archaeological evidence;
2. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of, and competence in, a range of techniques of archaeological fieldwork or post-excavation analysis;
3. Demonstrate critical understanding of the principles of archaeological recording;
4. Provide an insightful written account of the work they undertook, with reference to published industry recording standards.
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