James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

AR2304 - Archaeology of Celtic Europe

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject will provide an introduction to the archaeological evidence for the development of Celtic society in western Europe. Encompassing a timespan from the Bronze Age to the early Mediaeval period, the nature of the archaeological and documentary evidence for the emergence of Celtic societies will be presented and critically assessed. Covering such themes as metallurgical techniques and styles, ceramic traditions, art and literature, the development of urban societies and debates concerning the nature and effects of diffusion, migration and conquest, the subject will provide students with an opportunity to study a range of archaeological issues rarely encountered in the Australasian region. The subject will conclude with an assessment of the use of the archaeological evidence for the existence of the Celts within contemporary constructions of national and regional identities.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AR3304

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Shelley Greer
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:other exams (40%); tutorial exercises (25%); essays (35%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coordinator: Dr Shelley Greer
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:other exams (40%); tutorial exercises (25%); essays (35%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.