Swedish name: Magisteruppsats i landskapsarkeologi/miljöarkeologi
This syllabus is valid: 2021-06-14 and until further notice
Course code: 1AR076
Credit points: 15
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Landscape Archaeology: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
Environmental Archaeology: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies
Established by: Faculty director of studies, Faculty of arts, 2021-09-21
The course includes independent written project work where the student acquires in-depth knowledge with a focus on either landscape or environmental archaeology (or an integrated landscape and environmental archaeology extended essay if agreed with the supervisor). The student is able to implement and evaluate applications of theory and method within the discipline/s. The course can be included in a magister's degree or a master's degree. The course is part of the Master's Program in Landscape Archeology / Environmental Archeology, but can also be read as a stand-alone course.
The student must write a scientific essay on a landscape / environmental archeological problem and defend it at a seminar. Furthermore, s/he must actively participate in seminars where extended essays are evaluated and be an opponent at an essay seminar.
The course is given in English.
After completing the course, the student must demonstrate:
Knowledge and understanding
Skills and Abilities
Perceptiveness and Reasoning
Univ: 30 credits courses at advanced level in landscape / environmental archaeology, or equivalent.
The teaching consists of seminars and supervision. Field and laboratory exercises under the supervision of teachers may occur.
The student normally receives supervision only during the period covered by the essay course.
The course is examined through an assessment of the extended essay, and opposition and active participation at the essay seminars. At essay seminars, the ability for oral presentation and discussion is also examined (Formative assessment).
The grading scale for the course consists of the grades Fail, Pass and Pass with Distinction. The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies' criteria for assessment of seminars and essays are used in assessment and grading. Students who have received a passing grade may not take a re-examination.
For students who have not passed the regular examination, a retest is organised within two months of the regular examination, and another within one year, known as a collection test.
Students who have twice failed a test for a course or part of the course have the right to request from the educational leader of the faculty of humanities that another examiner be appointed to the next test unless special reasons contradict this.
Deviations from the examination form of the syllabus can be made for a student who has decisions on pedagogical support due to disability. Individual adaptation of the examination form should be considered based on the student's needs. The examination form is adapted within the expected study results of the syllabus. At the request of the student, the teacher responsible for the course, in consultation with the examiner, must quickly decide on the adapted examination form. The decision should then be communicated to the student.
In the event that the syllabus expires or undergoes major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination sessions (including the regular examination) according to the regulations of the syllabus on which the student was originally registered for a maximum period of two years from the end of the previous syllabus or the course has ceased to be offered.
In granting a university degree, this course may not be combined with any other course that has a similar content. In case of uncertainty, the student should consult the Director of Studies at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies.