AR2L20A-Study Abroad

Module Provider: Archaeology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Aleks Pluskowski
Email: a.g.pluskowski@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module involves spending a term (three to four months) at a university abroad which has an ERASMUS (or other kind of) exchange agreement with the University of Reading, following modules at the host university in archaeology and/or related subjects. Examination requirements are those of the host university.

Aims:
The module aims to give students an introduction to concepts and approaches in a different national tradition of scholarship. This may involve not just archaeology, but also other disciplines of a related nature and/or of relevance to the pursuit of certain topics within archaeology.

This module involves spending a term (three to four months) at a university abroad which has an ERASMUS (or other kind of) exchange agreement with the University of Reading, following modules at the host university in archaeology and/or related subjects. Examination requirements are those of the host university.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:

£ locate and assemble data from a variety of sources in information storage and retrieval systems typical of the host country;

£ extract and collate information from sources in a variety of languages;

£ organise the information to construct an argument in writing to satisfy the requirements of the host institution.

Additional outcomes:
The exchange requires the student to understand, and live in, a different country and adapt to its culture and norms. It also encourages the student to use his or her communication skills and language abilities to settle in the host country, identify study requirements of the host institution, and to develop self-reliance, initiative and problem-solving skills when coping with the demands of everyday life and university study in a foreign country. The student will also be able to identify and critically assess the key differences between archaeological perspectives in Britain and those of the host country.

Outline content:
The module is based on Erasmus/Socrates exchange programmes with universities in other foreign countries. It consists of the following elements:
(1) Archaeological credits from host university course(s) up to 20 Reading credits (10 ECTS)

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(1) as per requirements of the host institution

Summative assessment- Examinations:
If applicable, as per requirements of the host institution.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
As per requirements and regulations of the host institution. Marks achieved at the host institution are converted into Reading equivalents and count towards the Reading degree course.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall (Reading equivalent)

Reassessment arrangements:
As per requirements of the host institution.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 24 June 2021