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Course Description
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Course Name
Material Culture in Context
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Archaeology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course aims to provide an introduction to current theoretical and methodological perspectives in material culture studies using a series of archaeological and modern material culture case studies.In particular:To introduce students to the concepts, theories and intellectual debates in modern material culture studiesTo familiarise students with the historical context and development of archaeological approaches to artefactsTo encourage the use and application of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the role of artefacts in the pastTo examine the cultural importance of objects in artefact collections for contemporary societyTo develop skills in critical thinking and the communication, both written and oral, of theoretical conceptsStudents will have acquired:The capacity to situate developments in approaches within archaeological thought and their context in broader academic and intellectual trends with respect to material cultureAn understanding of the interplay of archaeological approaches to artefacts and current interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives on material cultureAn awareness of the issues of researching antiquarian and museum collections and the related curatorial issues regarding display and public disseminationA critical understanding of the salient themes in modern material culture studies and their contemporary relevanceThe oral, organisational and interpersonal skills to sustain and defend arguments in written work and oral presentationAssessmentSeminar presentation and two essays
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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