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2019-202020-21
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching cycle
A
Autumn Term 2018-19
Module aims
This module will address the questions of how and why we study human remains. It will introduce students to the field of human osteoarchaeology and provide them with a good understanding of the latest techniques used in the analysis of archaeological human remains.
Module learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
be able to critically evaluate different metric and morphological techniques that osteoarchaeologists use to study human skeletal remains
be familiar with ethical and cultural considerations surrounding human remains
have a clear understanding of the level of detail and confidence with which human remains can be investigated and interpreted
familiar with the reporting of human skeletal remains
enhance their skills in oral presentations, discussion and debate
enhance their skills in producing powerpoint presentations and in essay writing
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
100
Module feedback
Timing of written and verbal feedback is published on our deadlines pages:
Reading lists are published to the module web pages or VLE.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to courses
The 2020/21 academic year will start in September. We aim to deliver as much face-to-face teaching as we can, supported by high quality online alternatives where we must.
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