ARTSLTC/04/39 Programme Specification Date amended: May 2005 1. Programme Title(s) and UCAS code(s): BA Ancient History and Archaeology V41 2. Awarding body or institution: University of Leicester 3. Typical entry requirements: BBC at A level : BB where 2 A levels are taken. General Studies accepted 4. Programme aims: The BA Ancient History and Archaeology programme aims to: provide a rigorous, coherent and attractive curriculum that draws on the research expertise and teaching strengths of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History; provide a stimulating and challenging learning experience for all students; develop students knowledge and understanding of the full chronological and geographical range of their two complementary disciplines; develop students abilities to apply historical and archaeological theories, techniques, and concepts to analyse and explain specific periods and themes in Ancient History and Archaeology; enable students to demonstrate a variety of approaches to understanding the past as used by historians of the ancient world and by archaeologists; enable students to develop and demonstrate a range of skills necessary for the study of Ancient History and Archaeology; enable students to develop and demonstrate a range of transferable skills necessary for successful career development and a lifetime of effective independent learning. 5. Reference points used to inform the programme specification: QAA Benchmarking statements for Classics and for Archaeology QAA Subject Reviews http://www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/subjrev/all/q3-93.htm http://www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/subj_level/q485_01.pdf University of Leicester Learning and Teaching Strategy http://www.le.ac.uk/teaching/pdf/strategy/lts2002.pdf University of Leicester Academic Review Reports First Destination Survey Graduate Survey External Examiners reports
ARTSLTC/04/39 6. Programme Outcomes: Intended Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Methods How Demonstrated? (a) Discipline specific knowledge and competencies Demonstrate mastery of an appropriate body of historical and archaeological knowledge Demonstrate understanding of the complexity of reconstructing the past, the problematic and varied nature of historical and archaeological evidence Demonstrate a variety of approaches to understanding, constructing and interpreting the past Demonstrate comprehension of and practice in a variety of archaeological practical techniques Compare and analyse the histories of different societies and cultures in the past, especially in the classical world Analyse historical and archaeological processes through the assessment of continuity and change over extended time spans Reflect critically on the nature of ancient history and archaeology as disciplines Present ancient historical and archaeological problems and arguments in a variety of written and oral formats Develop and sustain historical and archaeological arguments, formulating appropriate questions and utilising evidence (i) Mastery of an appropriate body of knowledge reading, independent research, resource-based learning Essays, short-answer, multiplechoice and essay-based examinations, dissertations, seminar presentations, contributions to discussions, problem-based (ii) Understanding and application of key concepts and techniques reading, independent research, fieldwork and practical classes, source-based language classes; team problem Read, analyse, and reflect critically and contextually upon a wide range of source materials including both texts and material culture Design, research and present a sustained and independently conceived piece of historical and/or archaeological writing Tutorials, seminars, independent research, field work and practical classes, team problem solving Field school, survey and excavation experience, study tour experience (iii) Critical analysis of key issues reading, independent research, team problem independent research, team problem independent research, team problem (iv) Clear and concise presentation of material reading, independent research, team problem (v) Critical appraisal of evidence with appropriate insight reading, independent research, team problem independent research, computeraided learning, computer practical classes, team problem solving (vi) Other discipline specific competencies Independent research (b) Transferable skills Essays, short-answer and essaybased examinations, dissertations, seminar presentations, contributions to discussions, computer-based, problem-based Essays, short-answer and essaybased examinations, seminar presentations, independent research projects, contributions to discussions, problem-based Writing tasks (including examinations), project work, seminar presentations, contributions to discussions Essays, essay-based examinations, seminar presentations, independent research projects, contributions to discussions, problem-based Independent research projects, dissertations; fieldwork reports
Intended Learning Outcomes Demonstrate clarity, fluency and coherence in oral expression of historical and archaeological issues Participate effectively in group discussions Develop and sustain historical and archaeological arguments in a variety of literary forms Demonstrate clarity, fluency and coherence in written expression of ancient historical and archaeological issues Use IT effectively to support their ancient historical and archaeological studies, including using IT for bibliographic and archive searches, data analysis and written/visual presentation of evidence Analyse ancient historical and archaeological data using statistical and graphical techniques Be able to work collaboratively to explore historical and archaeological issues and arguments and to recognise the value of working closely with others Address historical and archaeological problems in depth using primary source marterials and advanced secondary literature Gather and deploy evidence and data to find, retrieve, sort and exchange new information Demonstrate intellectual independence through the setting of research tasks and the solving of ancient historical and archaeological problems Reflect upon own learning and achievements and plan for personal, educational and career development Teaching and Learning Methods (i) Oral communication Seminars, tutorials, team problem Seminars, tutorials, team problem (ii) Written communication Seminars, tutorials, team problem Seminars, tutorials, independent research (iii) Information technology Induction programme, computer practical classes, independent research (iv) Numeracy Seminars, lectures, IT practical classes; fieldwork (v) Team working Tutorials, seminars, team problemsolving projects and (vi) Problem solving Tutorials, seminars, team problemsolving projects and ; filedschool and excavation training (vii) Information handling independent research, computer practical classes, team problem solving projects and (viii) Skills for lifelong learning All of the above, particularly independent research Tutorials, career development programmes, resource based learning, personal development planning programme ARTSLTC/04/39 How Demonstrated? Seminar presentations, project presentations, contributions to discussions Essays, essay-based examinations, seminar presentations, independent research projects (including group projects), contributions to discussions Essays, independent research projects, computer-based, problem-based Independent research projects, computer-based, problem-based ; fieldwork reports Seminar presentations, contributions to discussions, contributions to team problem, group project and fieldwork project reports Essays, independent research projects, computer-based, problem-based, fieldwork project reports Essays, independent research projects, computer-based, problem-based All of the above, particularly the dissertation and the second year group project Portfolio, curriculum vitae 7. Special features: Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Leicester both received a Grade 5 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise for research of international standing. Student learning
ARTSLTC/04/39 experience is enhanced in the School by their commitment to developing synergy between research and teaching activities. 8. Indications of programme quality The School of Archaeology and Ancient History received the maximum mark of 24 in the QAA 2000 report. At present graduates of this degree programme are pursuing postgraduate research at Oxford (AHRB award), Kings College London (AHRB award), Leicester, and elsewhere. Appendix 1: Outline of Programme Structure BA Ancient History and Archaeology FIRST YEAR MODULES Semester 1 AH1008 Language tools for Ancient History and Archaeology: Greek AH1010 Introduction to Greek history AR1004 Introduction to World Archaeology BC AR1007 Archaeology: the essentials Semester 2 AH1009 Language tools for Ancient History and Archaeology: Latin AH1011 Introduction to Roman history AR1005 Introduction to World Archaeology AD AR1011 Fieldschool Total 1 SECOND YEAR MODULES Semester 1 One option from AH2020-2024 AR2036 Professional Skills Optional module in Archaeology chosen from AR2032-2035 Semester 2 One option from AH2020-2024 AH2012 Sources and Methods for Ancient History Optional module in Archaeology chosen from AR2032-2035 Total 1 THIRD YEAR MODULES In their third year students must take at least AH options and AR options. Semester 1 AR3044 Fieldwork Placement AH/AR3001-58: Archaeology and Ancient History options 20, 20 Semester 2 AR3000 Dissertation 30 AH/AR3001-58: Archaeology and Ancient History options 20, 20 Total 1 Appendix 2: Skills Matrix See separate file Appendix 3: Module Specifications
BA ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FIRST YEAR MODULES SEMESTER 1 AH1009 LANGUAGE TOOLS FOR ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY : LATIN 10 AH1011 INTRODUCTION TO ROMAN HISTORY 20 AR1004 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY BC 20 AR1007 ARCHAEOLOGY: THE ESSENTIALS 10 SEMESTER 2 AH1008 LANGUAGE TOOLS FOR ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY : GREEK 10 AH1010 INTRODUCTION TO GREEK HISTORY 20 AR1005 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY AD 20 AR1011 FIELDSCHOOL 10 SECOND YEAR MODULES SEMESTER 1 AR2036 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 20 20 CREDITS OF APPROVED ANCIENT HISTORY OPTION MODULES AND 20,20 20 CREDITS OF APPROVED ARCHAEOLOGY OPTION MODULES SEMESTER 2 AH2012 SOURCES AND METHODS FOR ANCIENT HISTORY 20 20 CREDITS OF APPROVED ANCIENT HISTORY OPTION MODULES AND 20,20 20 CREDITS OF APPROVED ARCHAEOLOGY OPTION MODULES THIRD YEAR MODULES (from 2007/08 entry only) In their third year students must take at least AH options and AR options. SEMESTER 1 AR3059 DISSERTATION I 20 40 CREDITS OF APPROVED THIRD LEVEL OPTION MODULES IN ANCIENT 20,20 HISTORY AND/OR ARCHAEOLOGY SEMESTER 2 AR3060 DISSERTATION II 20 40 CREDITS OF APPROVED THIRD LEVEL OPTION MODULES IN ANCIENT 20,20 HISTORY AND/OR ARCHAEOLOGY
The course for the B.A. degree in Ancient History and Archaeology may also be taken on a part-time basis over not less than four and not more than eight academic years including periods of suspension. Part-time students are expected to take 1 at level 1, 1 at level 2 and 1 at level 3. In any one year a part-time student must take a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 80 credits. Modules must be selected in accordance with the regulations for the full time B.A. Ancient History and Archaeology degree. Transfer between part-time and full-time modules is subject to the approval of the head of school. BA ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY WITH A YEAR ABROAD FIRST, SECOND AND FOURTH YEAR MODULES As for the first, second and third year of the BA Ancient History and Archaeology degree. Students who intend to study at a European Union partner institution in their third year are required to pursue relevant language classes with the Language Services Unit during their second year. THIRD YEAR MODULES Year abroad spent in the European Union: in this year students join the partner university in the European Union. Current partner institutions are: Aarhus Universitet (Denmark); Gotland University College, Visby (Sweden); Università degli Studi di Bologna (Italy); Università degli Studi di Pisa (Italy); Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands); University of Malta (Malta), University of Freiburg (Germany), University of Athens (Greece) and Universitat de Valencia (Spain). An equivalent range of courses to 120 Leicester credits is approved and followed and assessed by the host department. This normally includes a language module. Year abroad spent in North America: in this year students join the partner university at Calgary; an equivalent range of courses to 120 Leicester credits is approved and followed and assessed by the host department. Year abroad spent in Australia: in this year students join the partner university at Flinders, but commence this only after the close of Semester One of the final year at Leicester. An equivalent range of courses to 120 Leicester credits is approved and followed and assessed by the host department.
ARTSLTC/04/49 Programme Specification Appendix 2 Skills Matrix: BA Ancient History and Archaeology VV4 Date amended: January 2004 AR1004-5 Intro to world arch BC/AD AR1007 Archaeology: the essentials AH1008-9 Language Tools Greek/Latin AH1010-11 Intro Greek/Roman History AR1011 Fieldschool AR2032-5 Arch Options Level 2 AH2020-24 AH Options Level 2 AH2012 Sources & methods for AH AR2036 Professional Skills AR3044 Fieldschool B Programme Learning Outcomes (a) Discipline specific knowledge and competencies (vi) Other discipline specific competencies Design, research and present a sustained and independently conceived piece of ancient historical and/or archaeological writing x x x x x AH/AR3001-58 Arch/AH Level 3 Options AR3000 Dissertation (b) Transferable skills (i) Oral communication Demonstrate clarity, fluency and coherence in oral expression of ancient historical/archaeological issues x x x x Participate effectively in group discussions x x x x x x x x x x x x (ii) Written communication Develop and sustain ancient historical/archaeological arguments in a variety of literary forms x x x x x x x x x x x x Demonstrate clarity, fluency and coherence in written expression of ancient historical/archaeological issues x x x x x x x x x x x (iii) Information technology Use IT to effectively support archaeological studies, including using IT for bibliographic and archive searches at national and local level, data analysis and written/visual presentation of evidence x x x x x x x x x x x x (iv) Numeracy Analyse ancient historical/archaeological data using statistical and graphical techniques x x x x (v) Team working Be able to work collaboratively jointly to explore ancient historical/archaeological issues and arguments and to recognise the value of working closely with others x x x x x x x (x) x (vi) Problem solving Address ancient historical/archaeological problems in depth using contemporary text and material sources and advanced secondary literature x x x x x x x x x x x (vii) Information handling Gather and deploy evidence and data to find, retrieve, sort and exchange new information (viii) Skills for lifelong learning x x x x x x x x x x x x Demonstrate intellectual independence through the setting of research tasks and the solving of ancient historical/archaeological problems x x x x x x Reflect upon own learning and achievements and plan for personal, education and career development x x x x x x