autumn 2008 ARK-2100 Archaeology for Exchange Students - 30 ECTS
ARK-2100
Archaeology for Exchange Students
-30 ects
The course is administrated by
Faculty of Social Science
Faculty of Social Science
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Theoretical subject.
Course contents
Students are offered 6 months of thematic study under individual supervision by one of the lecturers at the Institute. The theme must be chosen from the Institute's special fields of competence, such as: Arctic archaeology, Saami archaeology, gender archaeology, heritage studies, ethnicity studies, theoretical archaeology and the archaeology of northern Norway. The themes open to study may change due to sabbaticals among the members of the staff. It is essential that the student, prior to his or her arrival, has made an agreement with a staff member regarding supervision and the study topic.
Students are offered 6 months of thematic study under individual supervision by one of the lecturers at the Institute. The theme must be chosen from the Institute's special fields of competence, such as: Arctic archaeology, Saami archaeology, gender archaeology, heritage studies, ethnicity studies, theoretical archaeology and the archaeology of northern Norway. The themes open to study may change due to sabbaticals among the members of the staff. It is essential that the student, prior to his or her arrival, has made an agreement with a staff member regarding supervision and the study topic.
Objective of the course
The Department of Archaeology offers a special study program for exchange students from non-Nordic countries. This program is intended for advanced students and our minimum requirement is one year of previous studies in archaeology. In special cases other educational backgrounds from social science or cultural studies may be accepted. English will normally be the language of communication. The ARK- 2100 program is mainly intended for students participating in formal exchange programs we have negotiated on a department-to-department basis with specific universities, but we might include independent students when we have the resources. In addition, we only accept advanced students in archaeology, which means at least upper year undergraduate standing. Students are required to make an agreement with a staff member regarding supervision and a study topic well prior to arrival. Study topics should fit in with the themes emphasized by our department (e.g. northern Scandinavian prehistory and historical medieval archaeology, Sami prehistory, ethnicity, gender, hunter-gatherers, theory, landscape analysis). Acceptance to the program depends on our possibility of finding a staff member able and willing to supervise you. Note that the program also requires a good working knowledge of English. The fall term begins ca. August 15 and ends in mid-December, while the winter/spring term begins ca. January 10 and ends in mid-June. The course gives 30 points (Norwegian credits) for half-year study. Be advised that it may prove awkward to convert these credit-weightings to your own university's system. If you are interested, the best thing to do is to write a letter outlining your background in earlier studies in archaeology, indicating when you wish to study in Tromsø, and proposing one or more potential themes of study that we can assess for their appropriateness.
The Department of Archaeology offers a special study program for exchange students from non-Nordic countries. This program is intended for advanced students and our minimum requirement is one year of previous studies in archaeology. In special cases other educational backgrounds from social science or cultural studies may be accepted. English will normally be the language of communication. The ARK- 2100 program is mainly intended for students participating in formal exchange programs we have negotiated on a department-to-department basis with specific universities, but we might include independent students when we have the resources. In addition, we only accept advanced students in archaeology, which means at least upper year undergraduate standing. Students are required to make an agreement with a staff member regarding supervision and a study topic well prior to arrival. Study topics should fit in with the themes emphasized by our department (e.g. northern Scandinavian prehistory and historical medieval archaeology, Sami prehistory, ethnicity, gender, hunter-gatherers, theory, landscape analysis). Acceptance to the program depends on our possibility of finding a staff member able and willing to supervise you. Note that the program also requires a good working knowledge of English. The fall term begins ca. August 15 and ends in mid-December, while the winter/spring term begins ca. January 10 and ends in mid-June. The course gives 30 points (Norwegian credits) for half-year study. Be advised that it may prove awkward to convert these credit-weightings to your own university's system. If you are interested, the best thing to do is to write a letter outlining your background in earlier studies in archaeology, indicating when you wish to study in Tromsø, and proposing one or more potential themes of study that we can assess for their appropriateness.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Admission only by previous agreement with Institute of Archaeology. Students are required to make an agreement with a staff member regarding supervision and a study topic well prior to arrival. Program of study and Examination Students are expected to exhibit ability in formulating and analysing research problems related either to a concrete archaeological material, a culture-historical topic or a theme within archaeological theory and method. At the beginning of the program, the student and supervisor will select co-operatively a literature of ca. 1500 pages. During the term the student will write an individual essay of maximum 30 pages based on this literature. The written work and themes from the selected literature will be discussed and evaluated in a final oral exam.
Admission only by previous agreement with Institute of Archaeology. Students are required to make an agreement with a staff member regarding supervision and a study topic well prior to arrival. Program of study and Examination Students are expected to exhibit ability in formulating and analysing research problems related either to a concrete archaeological material, a culture-historical topic or a theme within archaeological theory and method. At the beginning of the program, the student and supervisor will select co-operatively a literature of ca. 1500 pages. During the term the student will write an individual essay of maximum 30 pages based on this literature. The written work and themes from the selected literature will be discussed and evaluated in a final oral exam.
Assessment methods
An essay of 20-30 pages and an oral exam. The essay will be given a preliminary result which will be adjusted up or down into a final grade after the oral exam. The result will be given in a grading scale of A-E for pass, F for fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester.
An essay of 20-30 pages and an oral exam. The essay will be given a preliminary result which will be adjusted up or down into a final grade after the oral exam. The result will be given in a grading scale of A-E for pass, F for fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester.
Recommended reading/syllabus
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- About the course
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- ECTS: 30
- Course code: ARK-2100
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- Institutt for arkeologi og sosialantropologi