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3. Individual disciplines and examinations in the programme

Introduction to Antiquity

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• A general knowledge of fundamental methods in classical archaeology, types of material, typological and stylistic development, era classification, and significance of material culture
• A general understanding of historical and social relationships and contexts in Antique societies, including the political development from tyranny to democracy and from Hellenistic kingdoms to Emperors
• A general understanding of the relationship between history, archaeology and literature in the different periods

Skills:
Skills in applying fundamental archaeological methodologies
• Skills in the use of I.T. and academic databases for literary and information searches
• A sound overview of a large volume of complex information, and the ability to refer to this knowledge
• The ability to examine and describe an item or monument objectively, and to date and interpret it
• The ability to carry out literary and information searches using I.T. and academic databases, and to evaluate the scientific applicability of the source

Competencies:
• The ability to apply fundamental archaeological methods

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Introduction to Antiquity

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, the examinee must display a general knowledge to antique culture, including the relationship between material relics, literature, history and social conditions.

Method of instruction:
Instruction is mainly in the form of lectures.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
The course introduces the student to the main topics in the history of Antique culture, from approx. 1000 B.C. up to and including Constantine the Great. On the basis of historical frameworks and periods, an overview is provided of the society of antiquity, including the political development from tyranny to democracy and Hellenistic kingdoms to the imperial age in both the Greek and the Italian regions. Focus is on factors such as written communication, including the origins of writings, various literary genres and the overall relationship between literature, art and archaeology.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Written	Set examination	4 hour(s)		None	Submission
Supervision: yes	Computer: -
Note Entry for the the examination requires active (including written and verbal presentations), regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (min. 75% of the available lessons). A syllabus of 1100 pages in length is set by the subject teacher. Examination is in the form of a set written exam. The assignment consists of a minimum of four and a maximum of six questions based on the syllabus.

2. Introduction to Classical Archaeology

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Documents a general knowledge of the periods, styles, typology and classifications involved in the subject
• Has a knowledge of criteria for dating
• Can apply methodology in description, monument analysis and information searching

Method of instruction:
Instruction is in the form of lectures and dialogue based on course books and articles.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
The discipline gives a general introduction to key monuments in Greek and Italian/Roman archaeology from 1000B.C. up to and including Constantine the Great. Emphasis is placed on chronology, style and typology, and an introduction is given to key archaeological history and fundamental methodology in object and monument description, criteria for dating and classification. Students are also provided with knowledge of important areas such as Athens, Delphi and Olympia; Rome, Pompeii and Ostia.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Oral	Set examination	30 minutes			Presentation
Note Entry for the the examination requires active (including written and verbal presentations), regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (min. 75% of the available lessons). Syllabus 1500 pages. The oral examination takes the form of the depiction of 4-6 monuments, objects or building plans from throughout the period, based upon the syllabus.

3. Information Searching

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Documents knowledge of methods used in classical archaeology, with emphasis on searching for information, including an explanation of the procedure used when searching for information
• Can produce a description of a given monument

Method of instruction:
Instruction is mainly in the form of exercises in class.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
The aim of the discipline is to provide the student with the necessary tools for the use of I.T., and the ability to critically evaluate the acquired information. Students are also given an introduction to important academic databases.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Written	Set examination		1 week(s)	Usual	Submission
Note Entry for the the examination requires active (including written and verbal presentations), regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (min. 75% of the available lessons). In association with the instruction, a short written home assignment on a set classical archaeological topic is submitted (syllabus 100 pages) Scope: max. 3 pages The student must find literature for the assignment independently, and the method used to find this literature must be stated.

Material Culture and Archaeological Practice

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of ethical issues and modern issues relating to cultural heritage
• Knowledge of problems related to the excavation and interpretation of material culture as a whole
• Knowledge basic archaeological methods in relation to selected localities and their finds
• Knowledge of investigations in the field and methods of reconnaissance

Skills:
• Skills in treating different types of material culture
• Knowledge of basic procedures at an archaeological excavation, including principals for surveying archaeological excavations
• Skills in writing reports in association with excavations (in English if necessary)
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of field work, including reconnaissance
• Skills in categorisation and interpretation of different groups of monuments and excavated materials

Competencies:
• The ability to solve practical tasks, both independently and as part of a group
• The ability to take part in multidisciplinary projects with limited time frames.

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Material Culture

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Has knowledge of problems related to the excavation and interpretation of material culture, as well as of ethical issues and modern issues relating to cultural heritage
• Has a knowledge of the chosen topic
• Is able to apply basic archaeological methodologies

Method of instruction:
The instruction is based on lectures, exercises and dialogue.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
The discipline gives an introduction to problems related to the excavation and interpretation of material culture in selected locations, e.g. private, public or religious. The chosen topic can include all types of material culture, from ceramic to sculpture and small-scale art, and can be from within Greek or Roman culture, or cover more than one culture. The discipline also includes an introduction to different archaeological field investigations and methods of reconnaissance, and to ethical and modern issues related to cultural heritage.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Oral	Set examination	30 minutes		None	Presentation
Note Entry for the the examination requires active (including written and verbal presentations), regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (min. 75% of the available lessons). A syllabus of 1000 pages in length is set by the subject teacher. Pictorial material based on the syllabus is supplied at the examination, and the examinee must identify and interpret this.

2. Excavation, Theory and Practice

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Has knowledge of the principles and procedures of field work, including reconnaissance
• Knowledge of principals for surveying archaeological excavations
• Is able to carry out basic measurements and data recording tasks independently
• Is able to perform basic practical procedures at an archaeological excavation.

Method of instruction:
The instruction is divided into two parts:
a) A course in measurement based on practical exercises
b) A course in excavation based on full participation in an archaeological excavation. The course is taught as a whole module in the second half of the semester.

Language of instruction:
Danish or English

Course description:
The course examines archaeological field studies primarily from a technical and formal perspective. The investigation as a physical, technical activity comes into focus, with students learning at the same time that the work results in scientific data, that excavations are part of the research process, and that they affect the result.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	-	-	4 week(s)			Attendance
Note The examination consists of active, regular and satisfactory participation in the discipline. Active means that the student participates in the activities associated with the teaching programme. Regular participation means that the student attends at least 75% of the lessons offered on a regular basis. Satisfactory participation is documented via the submission of a short report (max. 5 pages) on the excavation, with preliminary interpretation. The report is produced at the end of the excavation course. A syllabus of 1000 pages in length is set by the instructor.

General Studies

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• General knowledge of the university as an institution, including the historical and present status of the humanities as an institute of learning, science and culture, and the connection to social and natural sciences.
• General knowledge of common philosophical, theoretical and analytical issues related to scientific knowledge in research and in the general public
• Insight into selected theoretical positions and issues that play a key role in the scientific debate in archaeology
• General knowledge of ethics in science
• Knowledge of the key characteristics of the history of archaeological theory

Skills:
• The ability to critically and constructively assess scientific issues.
• Skills in identifying the theoretical and methodological prerequisites for scientific issues
• Skills in reflecting on the relation between theoretical schools of thought and areas of academic focus within archaeology

Competencies:
• The ability to assess and comment on scientific methodologies and traditions
• The ability to reflect on the relevance and role of the humanities in modern society

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. General Studies

Aim:
In the evaluation of the written examination, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student meets the following requirements:
• Can demonstrate insight into and the ability to analyse key theoretical issues relating to the subject
• Is able to give a correct and satisfactory account for the issue in question

Method of instruction:
Teaching is primarily in the form of lectures.

Language of instruction:
Danish and/or English

Course description:
The course is taught alongside the courses in Anthropology and Ethnography, Prehistoric Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Middle Age and Renaissance Archaeology and Linguistics. The course is divided into two parts: The joint programme (approx. 2/3 of the complete course) examines general issues common to humanities, historically and culturally. The remaining 1/3 takes place in subject-specific classes (Anthropology, Archaeology and Linguistics, respectively), where emphasis is placed on the analysis of specific scientific positions and issues related to those subjects. This last part of the course will concentrate mainly on the history of archaeological theory, including relationships between archaeology in different regions and foreign influences on theory. The aim of the course is to give the student an understanding of changes in the focus of the profession through history, and the ability to reflect on distinctive regional characteristics and the integration of international schools of thought.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	-	-				Attendance
Note The examination requires active and satisfactory participation in the teaching. Detailed provisions: Students must submit two assignments, relating to the general and subject-specific parts respectively. The topic must be approved by the instructor. Both assignments can be completed individually or in groups (max. 3 students), however, individual assessment of all sections of the assignment, except for the hypothesis and the conclusion, must be possible. It must therefore be indicated on the assignments which section each individual student is responsible for. The assignment must treat a topic of own choice, based on the syllabus and approved by the instructor. The length for each sub-assignment for individual completion: Max. 5 pages; for groups of 2 students: Max. 8 pages; for groups of 3 students: Max. 11 pages.

Greek Ceramics

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of research into Greek ceramics from the period approx. 1000-30B.C.
• Knowledge of topics such as technique, work places, vase measurement, motives, Greek mythology, production and trade
• Knowledge of issues such as regional characteristics and local imitation

Skills:
• A fundamental understanding of the significance of Greek ceramics as a source material for Greek culture
• Confident application of methodologies such as style analysis, typology, iconography and picture analysis
• The ability to distinguish between regional ceramic traditions
• Confidence in the use of terminology related to the study of Greek ceramics
• The ability to see the significance of ceramics for the dating of other materials and monuments, as well as its significance for relative chronology

Competencies:
• The ability to communicate academic material verbally

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Greek Ceramics

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Has a general understanding of Greek ceramics and vase painting in the Geometric period through to the end of the Hellenistic period (circa 1000-30B.C.).
• Has a command of the methodical approach to Greek ceramics, and a knowledge of stylistic periods, dating criteria, vase artists and mythology.

Method of instruction:
Instruction is in the form of lectures and dialogue based on course books and articles. Students give a verbal presentation on a defined topic within Greek ceramics in association with the instruction. The presentation can be made individually or in groups.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
The discipline covers key monuments in Greek ceramics and its stylistic periods from the Geometric period until the end of the Hellenistic period (circa 1000-30 B.C.), with emphasis in figure-decorated ceramics. Emphasis is placed on a fundamental introduction to specific methods used in Greek vase painting, as well as stylistic analysis, typology and iconography. The discipline also encompasses an introduction to mythological topics, technique, work places, vase painting, production and trade, with issues relating to regional characteristics playing a central role.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Oral	Set examination	30 minutes		None	Presentation
Note Entry for the the examination requires active (including written and verbal presentations), regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (min. 75% of the available lessons). A syllabus of 1000 pages in length is set by the instructor. Literature relating to the specific topic studied, which must be researched by the student, is also included. Pictorial material based on the syllabus is supplied at the examination, and the examinee must identify and interpret this.

Sculpture in the Antique Societies

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• Overview of fundamental methods used in the research of Greek and Roman sculpture of the period 1000 B.C. up to and including Constantine the Great
• Knowledge of the sculpture of various periods in public, private and religious arenas, as well as knowledge of sculptors, techniques, workplaces, quarries, regional characteristics and issues such as the function of sculpture and state-sponsored and portrait production
• Knowledge of the development and form of Greek and Roman sculpture

Skills:
• Skills in evaluating a material relic in relation to a written account
• Skills in placing a given sculpture in the correct period and context
• Skills in producing a synopsis
• Correct use of technical terminology related to the study of antique-era sculpture
• Ability to use a written account in relation to the study of sculpture

Competencies:
• Skills in the communication of academic information and academic issues
• Ability to use a synopsis as the basis for a verbal presentation

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Sculpture in the Antique Societies

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Has a general understanding of antique-era sculpture from its origin until Constantine the Great (circa 1000 B.C. to 337 A.D.).
• Can use specific archaeological methods such as stylistic analysis and dating criteria in relation to sculpture and portraiture
• Has knowledge of the use of written account in relation to sculpture.

Method of instruction:
Instruction is in the form of lectures with presentations, and dialogue based on course books and articles.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
The discipline covers key monuments from Greek and Roman sculpture from their origin until Constantine the Great (circa 1000 B.C. to 337 A.D.). Selected monuments are focused on along with specific methods related to antique sculpture in different periods. The topics covered include architectural sculpture such as cult statues, portraits, statuettes, votive reliefs and grave monuments and both religious and private arenas. In addition to general methods, focus is on sculptors, techniques, painting, bronze casting, work places, quarries and functions, regional characteristics and assessment of written accounts.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Combined written and oral.	Elective topic	20 minutes		Usual	Defence
Note Entry for the the examination requires active (including written and verbal presentations), regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (min. 75% of the available lessons). Students choose a topic and produce a synopsis, which is used as the basis for the examination, in association with the instruction. The duration of the oral examination is 20 minutes including evaluation. A syllabus of 1000 pages in length is set by the instructor. Literature relating to the specific topic studied, which must be researched by the student, is also included.

Elective Subject ('Hum-fag')

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Elective Subject ('HUM-fag')

Aim:

Method of instruction:

Language of instruction:

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
-	-	-				-

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
-	-	-				-
Note Elective subject (HUM fag) is a multidisciplinary humanistic elective study option available to all humanistic bachelor students across all degree programmes. A given semester's range of elective subjects is registered by the respective boards of study for approval by the dean before being published in the Aarhus University course descriptions catalogue 1 year prior to commencement of the course. Detailed stipulations regarding each individual option's form, content and examination format are stated in the individual course descriptions in the catalogue. Detailed guidelines for application, prioritisation and enrolment in the elective subject are set out on the Faculty of Humanities' web page (http://humaniora.au.dk/uddannelse/undervis/humfag/ ).

Topography and Architecture in the Antique Societies

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• Broad knowledge of Greek and Roman architecture and topography, such as city-states, shrines, types of building, techniques, functions, the relationship between topography and architecture, working procedures, and the significance of architecture for its society
• Knowledge of key features of the topography of cities and shrines, with emphasis on ancient Athens, Olympia and Delphi; Rome, Ostia and Pompeii
• Understanding of inter-cultural issues in their topographical contexts in religious, private and public arenas
• Knowledge of the development of Ancient Greek and Roman architecture

Skills:
Correct use of relevant academic terminology in relation to the study of antique-era architecture
• Skills in assessing ancient Greek and Roman buildings and social development
• Source-critical skills in relation to material archaeological relics and written accounts
• Sound knowledge of contextual archaeology, i.e. placing of a monument into an overall social context with the help of written accounts
• Skills in the methodologies applied in association with the discipline
• Skills in the identification of Greek and Roman building types, and in in evaluating their architectural development based on building technique and style

Competencies:
• The ability to reproduce a verbal presentation in written form

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Topography and Architecture in the Antique Societies

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Has acquired knowledge of key features of the topography of cities and shrines, with emphasis on ancient Athens, Olympia and Delphi; Rome, Ostia and Pompeii
• Has knowledge of the development of Greek and Roman architecture
• Can correctly describe and analyse monuments
• Uses relevant terminology
• Has acquired the ability to date objects correctly, and knowledge of contextual archaeology, i.e. placing of a monument into an overall social context

Method of instruction:
Instruction is in the form of lectures, with exercises and dialogue based on course books and articles. Students give a verbal presentation, which is then reproduced as a written assignment

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
The student is introduced to Greek and Roman topography and architecture from the Geometric period until Constantine the Great (circa 1000 B.C. to 337 A.D.). In addition to the origin of architecture and stylistic development, emphasis is on selected cities and states such as Athens, Olympia, Rome, Ostia and Herculaneum/Pompeii; as well as various types of building, exemplified through key monuments from within the various periods; architecture in the Roman provinces is also included. The role of architecture and other questions will also be looked at in relation to monuments such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Athene in Priene, the Domus Aurea and the Pantheon. In association with study of the monuments, emphasis is placed on methodology and overall issues such as topographical contexts, dating criteria, function, materials, quarries, working procedures, measurement systems and technical details. Written accounts such as the works of Vitruv and Pausanius will also be included.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Written	Elective topic			Usual	Submission
Note Entry for the the examination requires active (including written and verbal presentations), regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (min. 75% of the available lessons). A syllabus of 1000 pages in length is set by the instructor. Literature relating to the specific topic studied, which must be researched by the student, is also included. The exam consists of a written home assignment on a topic of own choice of max. 15 pages.

Individually Chosen Theme

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of an interdisciplinary theme
• Knowledge of overall entities and contexts
• Knowledge of the significance of monuments in relation to a historical, social perspective

Skills:
• Skills in dealing with different groups of archaeological material
• Skills in theory and methodology in analysing different contexts
• The ability set different monuments into perspective in relation to each other
• The ability to treat monuments within their context
• The ability to deal with different categories of archaeological material

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Individually Chosen Theme

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Documents an in-depth knowledge of the studied topic and the central issues related to it
• Is comfortable with the use of academic literature
• Is able to structure work on, and communicate about, and archaeological material and its context

Method of instruction:
Instruction is in the form of lectures, with exercises and dialogue based on course books and articles. Students give a verbal presentation in class, which is later submitted as a written assignment.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
Emphasis is placed on a methodological introduction to one aspect of Greek-Roman culture and the overall issues associated with it, or a specified cultural context. The interdisciplinary theme can focus on:

• Selected regions, localities or cultures, e.g. Asia Minor or the Etruscans
• Selected topics or groups of materials, e.g. numismatics, large-scale art, theatre or town planning.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Written	Elective topic			Usual	Submission
Note A syllabus of 1000 pages in length is set by the instructor. Literature relating to the specific topic studied, which must be researched by the student, is also included. The exam consists of a written home assignment on a topic of own choice of max. 15 pages.

Primary View

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• An in-depth knowledge of the studied topic
• A wide-ranging knowledge of various types of monument groups
• An in-depth knowledge of issues related to chronology, methodology and theory

Skills:
• Skills in the theory and methodology related to monument analysis
• Skills in the use of the various analytical methods and resources of the subject
• The ability to set different monument groups and cultural areas into perspective
• The ability to use the various analytical methods and resources of the subject

Competencies:
• The ability to identify and categorise different types of material relic within a cultural and historical context

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Primary View

Aim:
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student
• Documents sound knowledge of the key features of the period in question
• Demonstrates the correct methodological approach to the subject matter
• Demonstrates sound use of the analytical methods of the subject
• Has the ability to set different monument groups into perspective

Method of instruction:
Instruction is in the form of lectures, exercises and dialogue based on course books and articles.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
In this discipline, students are trained in the categorisation of antiquities from the history of Greek and Roman art. The instruction takes the form of a series of exercises based on a defined period, e.g. the Archaic period in Greece or the early Roman Empire. An object, either the original or in picture form, is issued, and the student places the object in its correct context through description, style analysis classification and an overall knowledge of material relics. Emphasis is placed on the methodological approach of the student to the material, as well as the student's ability to place the object into a broader context.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Oral	Set examination	40 minutes		None	Presentation
Note Syllabus of 1500 pages, of which one half is set by the instructor, and one half by the individual student. In the examination, a number of syllabus-based questions are set, based on an original object or pictures.

Bachelor’s project

Through academic work within the module's disciplines, the student will acquire the following:

Knowledge:
• An in-depth knowledge of the chosen academic material and issue

Skills:
• Skills in archaeological working procedures, methods and analysis techniques
• Skills in research
• Skills in the analysis and illustration of a defined archaeological material
• Skills in the written presentation of an academic subject matter

Competencies:
• The ability to independently structure and assess a given body of information
• The ability to critically assess an academic issue and the theories associated with it.

The module consists of the following exam(s):

1. Bachelor’s project:

Purpose
In the evaluation of exam performance, emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student:
• Has acquired a sound knowledge of basic archaeological methods such as description, classification and analysis, and is able to place monuments in their cultural and historical contexts
• Has acquired sufficient competencies in archaeological methodology and theory to be able to independently illustrate a small amount of archaeological subject matter, or an archaeological or multi-disciplinary issue, as well as an understanding of what should be included in a scientific project.

Method of instruction:
The instruction is based on lectures, dialogue and supervision.

Language of instruction:
Danish

Course description:
Students are given an introduction into some of the general prerequisites for Bachelor's projects. The project itself is then devised in consultation with the supervisor.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Examinees	Product	Scope of product	Duration	Preparation	Materials permitted	Basis
Individual	Written	Elective topic			Usual	Submission
Note The final hypothesis is agreed upon with the supervisor no later than 30 days before the date of submission. The Bachelor’s project must include a summary in English or German of maximum 1 page in length. The academic content of the assignment carries the most weight in the assessment, but the summary is also taken into account. If the Bachelor’s project is written in a foreign language, except for Norwegian or Swedish, the summary must be in Danish. Scope: max. 20 pages per student excluding summary.