Prehistoric Archaeology

Studies of different topics in prehistoric time. The theoretical and methodical fundation will be emphasised. There are two alternative reading lists: 1. General prehistorical archaeology, and 2. Prehistorical archaeology emphasizing maritime archaeology.

According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills)

Knowledge:
The candidate has attained
- deeper knowledge of chosen topics and research questions within prehistoric time, alternatively about maritime-archaeological questions

Skills:
The candidate has acquired skills to
- account for research questions related to chosen topics within prehistoric time, as well as analyze and discuss how various archaeologists have interpreted the contexts of material cultural traces from a theoretical perspective

Lectures and seminars. The exam consist of a written assignment of maximum 3500 words and a written exam of 6 hours. Both parts must be passed in the same term and there will be given one grade only. If one failes, both the assignment and the written exam must be completed again in the same term.