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ARCO3403: Iconography in Archaeology (Project 3)
2020 unit information
Images have the capacity to both reflect and shape human society. This unit examines the value and use of images in the archaeological context, focusing particularly on the challenges of viewing and interpreting imagery created by cultures removed from our own in time and space.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Archaeology
| Code | ARCO3403 |
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| Academic unit | Archaeology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology or 6 Junior credit points of ARCA and (ANHS1600 or ANHS1601 or ANTH1001 or ARTH1001 or HSTY1089) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ARCA3620 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of iconographic interpretation, analysis and theory and the ability to collate, analyse and interpret iconographic material.
- LO2. Demonstrate particular expertise in the iconography of a chosen topic.
- LO3. Read and critically evaluate relevant scholarship.
- LO4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex ideas in both written and spoken English.
- LO5. Understand how to conduct independent research in archaeology
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