School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies

2019 - 2020

MA in Landscape Archaeology

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CONTENT

Introduction 2

Course layout 3

Taught Modules 3

Dissertation 7

Assessment 10

Field survey workshops 11

Dissertation workshops 11

Field classes 12

Graduate Seminars and Lectures 13

Staff and contact info 14

Facilities and Policies 16

GIS support and data 17

Fieldwork safety 18

Fieldwork ethics 19

Timetable - autumn 20

Timetable – spring 25

Lecture schedule 29

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Introduction

Welcome to the Department of Archaeology, School of Geography and Archaeology, NUI Galway and the MA in Landscape Archaeology. These pages contain the general layout of the course, learning outcomes, structure of assessments, a detailed timetable as well as contact numbers and other useful information. Reading lists and additional information relating to the various modules will be distributed separately, and will also be made available on Blackboard.

As part of the graduate community at the department you will find additional information relating to various events, seminars and lectures etc. on the Graduate Noticeboard.

The MA in Landscape Archaeology consists of 7 taught modules and surveying workshops. Six modules focus on various aspects of Landscape studies while the seventh is directly related to writing a dissertation. The six core modules are by and large scheduled three per semester while the dissertation module and surveying workshops runs over both semesters.

The teaching involves both lectures on campus and a number of field classes, which directly complement the lecture programme. The third and final module during spring term includes a one week field school off campus followed by one week of analysis on campus.

Workshops and demonstrations concerning surveying will also be held on campus.

All lectures, field classes, workshops as well as the field school are obligatory.

Detailed information concerning the field classes will be distributed separately.

All teaching, if not otherwise stated, will be held in the Landscape Archaeology Room (ARC 203) in the Department of Archaeology.

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COURSE LAYOUT

AR601 Landscape perspectives (100 marks – 10 ECTS)

AR602 Interpreting landscapes (100 marks – 10 ECTS)

AR6105 GIS and Landscape Archaeology (50 marks – 5 ECTS)

AR604 Investigating landscapes (100 marks – 10 ECTS)

AR603 Managing landscapes (50 marks – 5 ECTS)

AR622 Presenting landscapes (50 marks – 5 ECTS)

AR6106 Creating a Dissertation in Landscape Archaeology (50 marks – 5 ECTS)

AR6107 Dissertation (400 marks – 40 ECTS)

Taught Modules

AR 601 LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES (Module A)

Rationale This module aims to provide a critical understanding of landscapes in general and of landscape archaeology and related theory in particular. The module also explores the background and historical development of landscape studies. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

• Understand the landscape concept in archaeology. • Understand the relationship between the landscape concept in archaeology and that of

neighbouring disciplines. • Identify and discuss the principal theoretical approaches applied in landscape archaeology. • Identify and discuss the development of the landscape concept in archaeology.

Assessment 10 ECTS The module is assessed by a 3000 word essay and three presentations.

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AR 602 INTERPRETING LANDSCAPES (Module B)

Rationale This module aims to exemplify the wide range of landscapes studies in archaeology by focussing on the reading and interpretation of different thematically identified landscapes and their components. Relevant case studies are examined on various themes such as ‘Landscapes of memory: Megalithic tombs in Neolithic Ireland’; ‘Elite landscapes’; ‘Landscapes of Kingships in Medieval Ireland’; ‘The famine landscape’. Field classes form a central part of the teaching in this module. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

• Define and discuss the landscape approach on various aspects of the archaeological record. • Understand how archaeologists formulate Research Designs informed by the landscape

concept. • Identify key research issues in landscape archaeology. • Evaluate the landscape narrative in different social and chronological settings.

Assessment 10 ECTS The module is assessed by one 3000 word essay, one 1500 word essay and one

presentation.

AR6105 GIS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGY (Module C)

Rationale Module C is an introduction to GIS and the archaeological application of this important tool. Five introductory lectures will be followed by a series of 10 tutorials, each with an assignment, using various ArcGIS software applications. The aim with this module is to acquaint the student with the application of GIS to Archaeology in general and to Landscape Studies in particular. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

• Critically discuss the role of GIS in landscape studies. • Relate various theoretical frameworks to the use of GIS. • Understand the basic functionality of GIS software and its application in landscape

archaeology. Assessment 5 ECTS The module is assessed by a 2000 word essay and a computer-based map

assignment throughout the course of the tutorials.

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AR 604 INVESTIGATING LANDSCAPES (Module D)

Rationale This module offers a critical understanding of the wide range of sources and methods used in landscape archaeology, with a focus on their potentials and limitations. A central component of this module comprises two field classes; one to various research institutions and archives in Dublin, the other to archaeological landscapes in Connemara. These field classes introduce the student to various aspects of the sources and methods in landscape studies. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

• Describe and discuss the main sources and methods available in landscape archaeology. • Evaluate the role of these sources and methods. • Define the potentials and limitations of the main sources used in landscape archaeology. • Critically identify the most suitable sources and methods to be applied within your own

research. • Show an ability to critically select sources and methods for a given research topic.

Assessment 10 ECTS The module is assessed by a 3000 word essay and a 1500 word essay.

AR 603 MANAGING LANDSCAPES (Module E)

Rationale The module focuses on the role of landscape archaeology in the planning process and the conditions for a landscape approach in heritage management. The concept of landscape characterisation is also addressed, as is its role in heritage management. The students are also introduced to the politics of landscapes and public archaeology in today’s society. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

• Understand and critically assess the role of a landscape approach in heritage management. • Understand that archaeology is a social undertaking that needs to relate to communities

whose heritage and culture is being investigated. • Have a general understanding of the Laws, Acts and Conventions etc. that inform heritage

management in Ireland. Structure The module includes lectures by staff but also lectures by representatives from The National Monuments Service, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Archaeological Consultancies and The Heritage Council. Assessment 5 ECTS The module is assessed by a 2000 word essay and a 1000 word essay.

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AR 622 PRESENTING LANDSCAPES (Module F)

Rationale This module aims to raise the student’s proficiency in interpreting and presenting landscape archaeology. The field school element gives the students an opportunity to put into practice – in a real life situation – the wide range of practical and theoretical skills they have acquired during the course. A significant part of the field school project is its presentation in several media. Prior to the field school the students are, via tutorials, taught the basic functionality of Adobe Photoshop. Learning outcomes. On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

• Identify relevant research issues in a given situation and formulate a research design. • Undertake a landscape analysis with relevant questions and methodologies. • Present research outcome to both an academic and public audience. • Understand the basic functionality of Adobe Photoshop.

Structure Module F consists of two parts; the first comprises a series of workshops on digital imaging, while the second part involves a week’s field work followed by processing on campus. The digital imaging section is based on Photoshop 8.0, and will introduce you to this versatile image processing software. This section is taught by Senior Technician Angela Gallagher. During fieldwork the class will be divided into small groups to undertake landscape studies of selected sites in the Burren, Co. Clare. The collected data will be processed in the second week and the results presented to the class. The fieldwork section of the module is taught by Field Officer Joe Fenwick and Stefan Bergh. Assessment 5 ECTS The module is assessed by a field based project produced in collaboration with a

fellow student. A presentation and the production of an Information board are also part of the assessment, as is the successful completion of an assessment in Photoshop.

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AR 6106 CREATING A DISSERTATION IN LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGY

Rationale This module aims to actively support the writing of the 15,000 word dissertation in landscape archaeology. The main focus of the module is the construction of a coherent and logical Research Design of the student’s planned dissertation. The understanding of the critical importance of a well thought through and logically structured research design as a vehicle towards a successful dissertation is the main aim of the module. The identification of relevant methodologies to defined research aims in current landscape research forms another important building block. One part of the module is focusing on writing about landscape archaeology for the general public. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

• Identify key landscape research issues on a given topic • Identify and formulate relevant methodologies linked to a given topic • Create a coherent Research Design in landscape archaeology • Create an archaeological article aimed at the general public

Assessment 5 ECTS The module is assessed by the following:

• Research Critique Workshop (20%) Essay 1000w • Writing Archaeology Workshop (20%) Essay 1000w • Practical Research Workshop (20%) Presentation • Research Design (40%) Essay 2000w

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Dissertation (AR6107)

The dissertation forms a central part of the programme and consists of individual research presented as a project (max 15,000 words). The dissertation topic should be explicitly focused on issues informed by a landscape approach in archaeology and clearly positioned within the theoretical framework of landscape studies. Paramount to the successful completion of your dissertation is a well-defined topic as well as a realistic time plan for the work.

The Programme Director will initially meet you individually, to discuss your general research interest areas. You will be assigned a supervisor before the end of Week 6. Your supervisor will be your main contact person during the programme in relation to your dissertation work. A series of workshops focusing on various aspects of the dissertation will also actively assist you in your work.

A critical document in your dissertation work is the Research Design, where you outline various aspects of the research that you plan to undertake. In Semester 1 you will be asked to prepare brief draft Research Designs for two dissertation topics. At the end of Semester 1 you will make a presentation of these two topics to the class and staff. Based on this presentation and your draft Research Designs you will be assigned - by the Programme Committee - one of the presented topics for your dissertation. You will then be asked to submit a complete Research Design in the early part of Semester 2.

In addition to the individual deadlines and dates decided together with your supervisor there are some important dates to keep in mind regarding your dissertation work.

5th December - Draft Research Designs presentation (15 min) Presentation of two dissertation topics outlining their theoretical base, main research questions, methodology and focus of analysis.

20th February – Submission of Research Design On or before 20th February you should submit a Research Design for your dissertation. This forms a critically important part of your dissertation work and should be prepared under the guidance of your supervisor. It is to be submitted in hard copy and in digital form to Programme Director Stefan Bergh.

17th April - Timetable for dissertation work.

On or before 17th April you should submit a timetable for your work with your dissertation. This should show a weekly schedule with deadlines for various aspects of your work indicated. The timetable should be worked out together with your supervisor, and submitted in hard copy and digital form to Programme Director Stefan Bergh.

30th June - Technical surveys - deadline All technical surveys must be completed before June 30th.

28th July - Submission of full dissertation draft A complete unbound draft of your dissertation must be submitted to Programme Director Stefan Bergh.

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NOTE! Students who do not submit complete draft on or before this date, may not be able to progress towards a final submission of their dissertation.

28th July - PowerPoint presentation On Tuesday 28th July you shall give a 15 minute presentation of your dissertation work to class and staff.

31st August - Final submission of dissertation The closing date for submission of your dissertation is Friday 30th August. Given the probability of problems with computers and binders, you are strongly advised to complete everything well before this date!!!

Note! There is no extension beyond the closing date!

Submission and Assignment time-line

25 September Presentation AR601:1 9 October Presentation AR 601:2 15 October Presentation AR601:3 16 October Essay AR 601 Landscape Perspective 8 November Essay/Presentation Dissertation Workshop 2 25 November Essay AR 602 Interpreting Landscapes 5 December Presentation Research Designs 24 January Essay AR 6105 GIS and Landscape Archaeology 7 February Presentation Dissertation Workshop 4 20 February Research Design AR6106 Dissertation 6 March Essay AR 603 Managing Landscapes 18 March Essay Dissertation Workshop 5 5 April Project/Presentation AR 622 Presenting Landscapes 10 April Essay AR 604 Investigating Landscapes 28 July Dissertation draft AR 610 Dissertation 31 Aug Dissertation AR 610 Dissertation

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Assessment

The taught part of the programme makes up 55% (500 marks) of the total marks, with the dissertation (400 marks) comprising the remaining 45%. Course modules are assessed by a combination of essays, class projects, assignments and/or seminar presentations. Marks given for field classes are based on minor presentations/assignments in relation to the field class. You must achieve a pass mark (40 %) in both the taught programme and the dissertation.

Please note that late submission of assignments will strictly incur the loss of 5% of your marks for the first day, and 1 % for every subsequent day.

AR 601 Landscape Perspectives 100 marks – 10 ECTS) Essay 3000w 70% Presentation 1 10% Presentation 2 10% Presentation 3 10% AR 602 Interpreting Landscapes (100 marks – 10 ECTS) Essay 3000w 60% Field class 1,2,3,4 40% AR 6105 GIS and Landscape Archaeology (50 marks – 5 ECTS) Essay 2000w 50% GIS tutorial assignment 40% Geophysical Survey Workshop Assignment 10% AR 603 Managing Landscapes (50 marks – 5 ECTS) Essay 3000w 80% Field class 5 and 6 20% AR 604 Investigating Landscapes (100 marks – 10 ECTS) Essay 3000w 60% Topographical Survey Workshop Assignment 20% Field class 7 and 8 20% AR 622 Presenting Landscapes (50 marks – 5 ECTS) Project 70% Photoshop Assignment 20% Field class 9 10% AR 6106 Creating a Dissertation in Landscape Archaeology (100 marks – 10 ECTS) Research Design c. 2000 40% Research Critique Essay 1000w/Presentation 20% Writing Archaeology Essay 1000w 20% Practical Research Workshop 20%

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Field survey workshops Joe Fenwick, the Archaeological field Officer, will be giving a series of on-campus field-survey workshops on Tuesday mornings (see Timetable). A Topographical Survey Workshop will commence in the first semester (as part of AR604 ‘Investigating Landscapes’) and a Geophysical Survey workshop, supported by lectures (as part of AR6105 ‘GIS and Landscape Archaeology’), will continue from there in the second semester. These workshops will be assessed by attendance and some field-data-related assignments.

Dissertation workshops Five workshops related to the writing of your dissertation will be held during the year. These will cover topics such as Research Design, Data selection, referencing, writing archaeology, layout, formal NUIG requirements, etc.

Workshop 1 (SB) Thursday 19th September 2.00-3.00 This workshop will discuss in general terms what is expected from a MA dissertation in Landscape Archaeology. Issues such as scope, size, type of topics, examination procedures etc., will be addressed. Workshop 2 (SB) Wednesday 2nd October 11.00 – 1.00 This workshop will focus on how to create a Research Design for a dissertation. Assessment: 1000w essay + PowerPoint presentation The essay is a critical assessment of the research design in a published archaeological project. Submission and Presentation: 8th November. Workshop 3 (SB/CJ) Wednesday 13th November 1.00 – 2.00 This workshop will present and discuss issues related to the use of data, the relation between data and methodology, and the relation between methodology and research aims. Workshop 4 (SB) Friday 7th February 2.00 – 4.00 At this Workshop students will present their specific data and discuss how the data will relate to the methodologies and aims of their dissertation. Assessment: Presentation Workshop 5 (CJ) Monday 24th February 2.00 – 4.00 This workshop focuses on how to write archaeology, analysing texts for different audiences and how to structure a text. Assessment: 1000w essay You will be allocated a text to re-write for a general audience Submission: 18th March

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Field classes The field classes constitute critical components of the programme and directly complement lectures on campus. Active participation in the field classes and fulfilment of related assignments form therefore part of the marking system (see Assessment). Unless otherwise stated, the field classes are of one day duration. You are asked to make a contribution towards the cost of transport during the field classes (€10 for a one day trip and €20 for a two day trip), to be paid to the Secretary in the week preceding the class. This does not apply to Field Class 7. Accommodation is in a hostel or in a reasonably priced BnB, and must be paid directly to the hostel/BnB by the individual student.

Field class 1 (26-27th September) NEOLITHIC LANDSCAPES OF CUIL IRRA, Co. Sligo Complements the lectures on Landscapes of Memory by Stefan Bergh in AR602. Field class 2 (5th October) Deserted Anglo Norman town of RINDOON, Co. Roscommon, Complements the lectures on Elite landscapes by Rory Sherlock in AR 602. Field class 3 (11th October) MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENTS, BURREN, Co. Clare Forms part of Archaeology of Settlements lectures in AR 602, by Michelle Comber. Field class 4 (19th October) HILL OF TARA, Co Meath Complements the lectures on Royal Landscape by Conor Newman in AR602. Field class 5 (22nd October) FORMOYLE AND DEERPARK, Co. Sligo Complements the lectures on Landscapes of Gatherings by Liz FitzPatrick in AR602. Field class 6 (30th October) Deserted 19THC settlements, BALLYVAUGHAN, Co. Clare. Complements lectures on Archaeology of the famine by Maggie Ronayne in AR 602. Field class 7 (3rd & 4th February) DUBLIN The trip involves visits to The National Museum, The Library at The Royal Irish Academy, the archives at the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DAHRRGA), The National Archives and The Map library, Trinity College. Complements lectures in AR 604 Investigating Landscapes. Field class 8 (14th February) BURREN, Co. Clare (various sites) Constitutes the section on Movement in archaeology by Carleton Jones in AR 604.

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Field class 9 (21st February) CONNEMARA The trip involves visits to various sites in the Clifden area of Connemara. Compliments various lectures in AR 604.

Graduate Seminars and Lectures As part of the graduate community at the department, you are encouraged to take part in the Graduate Seminars as well as attend the various lectures by visiting scholars and in-house staff, which are organised during the academic year. We pride ourselves at the department in having an active and vibrant graduate community for which the seminars and lectures are the reoccurring events to meet, discuss and socialise. Time schedule and venues for seminars and lectures will be distributed separately. In addition to these events, The Archaeological Society at NUI Galway organises lectures by visiting archaeologists covering current topics in archaeology. The Society also organises field trips to various sites in Ireland, which are social and archaeological events not to be missed.

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Staff and contact info

General information about NUI Galway and the Department of Archaeology can be found on the NUIG web page (www.nuigalway.ie). Specific material relating to the course will also be made available via Blackboard. Acting Head of the Department of Archaeology is Ms. Maggie Ronayne (Deputy: Dr Carleton Jones) The Programme Director of the MA programme is Dr Stefan Bergh, who also is your main contact person in all matters relating to the course. Dr Stefan Bergh Tel: 091- 49 20 52 Email: stefan.bergh@nuigalway.ie Mobile: 085 11 90 560 Technical support in geophysical and digital surveying and GIS is provided by Senior Technician/Field Officer Joe Fenwick. Joe will also assist in matters related to computers as well as general fieldwork. Mr Joe Fenwick Tel: 091- 49 31 00 Email: joe.fenwick@nuigalway.ie Mobile: 086-835 91 47 Technical support in Adobe Photoshop and in matters relating to layout and drawings is provided by Senior Technician/Draftsperson Angela Gallagher. Ms. Angela Gallagher Tel: 091-49 24 07 Email: angela.gallagher@nuigalway.ie Secretary, Department of Archaeology Ms. Sandra Getty Tel: 091-49 21 67 Email: archaeology@nuigalway.ie

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Teaching Staff Staff members of the Department who contribute to the taught modules in the programme.

Dr Stefan Bergh (tel. 091 49 2052)

Dr Michelle Comber (tel. 091

Prof. Liz FitzPatrick (tel. 091 26 70)

Mr Conor Newman (tel. 091 49 3407)

Dr Kieran O’Conor (tel. 091 49 3820)

Ms. Maggie Ronayne (tel. 091 49 3701)

Mr Joe Fenwick (tel. 091 49 3100)

Ms. Angela Gallagher (tel. 091 49 2407)

The following external lecturers will contribute to the course. Dr Marie Boran, Hardiman Library, NUIG

Mr Frank Coyne, Director, Aegis Archaeology Ltd.

Mr Ian Doyle, Head of Conservation, The Heritage Council.

Mr James Eogan, Project Archaeologist, Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Mr Michael Gibbons, Independent Researcher.

Dr Martin Hanson, Department of Archaeology, University of Lund

Mrs Maeve O’Callahan, Archaeologist, National Monuments Service

Dr Karen Molloy, Palaeoenvironmental Research Unit, School of Geog. and Arch. , NUIG

Mr Sam Moore, Assistant Lecturer in Archaeology, Sligo IT

Dr Fidelma Mullane, Independent Researcher.

Dr Nollaig Ó Muraíle, Dept. of Irish, NUIG

Mr Robert Shaw, Geo Surveyor, The Discovery Programme

Dr Rory Sherlock, Galway Archaeological Field School

External Examiner for the programme is Professor Sam Turner, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University

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FACILITIES AND POLICIES SERVICES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a MA student in Landscape Archaeology you will be designated a workspace in the MA room (ARC 203). The workspace includes a personal computer with web access, as well as scanning and printing facilities. The computer facilities in the room are managed by Information Solution Services (ISS).

If there are technical problems with the equipment, log a ticket with ISS (see ISS webpage).

There are no photocopying facilities for postgraduate students in the Department, and you

are here asked to avail of the facilities in the Library and at the Student’s Union.

The Departmental library is available to you at all times. A key to the library is available at the back of the MA room.

If you take books out from the Library to be used in the MA room, please leave them on

shelf marked “Library Books” in the MA room, until you return them to the Library. This is to give your fellow students access to the books when you are not using them. No books from the Departmental Library should be kept in your locker or be taken out of the Department!

Do keep your personal work space clean and tidy. By doing so you contribute to a

stimulating research environment. You and your fellow students have a shared responsibility to keep the room tidy at all times.

Please note that the use of mobile phones in the MA room is only permitted if you are on

your own in the room.

There are no tea-coffee facilities in the Department. Please refrain from the consumption of food in the MA room. There are several cafes on campus.

Only registered postgraduate students at the Department have access to the Departmental

research space, including the library.

Fieldwork equipment is strictly provided by Joe Fenwick at certain times during the week. Times will be announced by Mr. Fenwick.

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ACCESS AND SECURITY The main door of the Department will be opened - from Monday to Friday - by Security at 8am each morning, and locked at 8pm each evening. The door will be locked every weekend, from 8pm on Friday to 8am on Monday morning. During evenings and at the weekend, you can however, gain access to the Department with your student card once it has been activated by Security (see below). Once you acquire your student card please email your name and id number to Sandra Getty @ sandra.getty@nuigalway.ie She will forward the details to Security. 24 hours later your card will be activated. Please check it to ensure it is working. You will be provided with a key to the MA room and an under desk locker. You will only be issued with one set of these keys, and must return this on the completion of your studies. There is a deposit of €10 for these keys which will be refunded when you return it at year’s end. The key to the library is available in the MA room. The library must be locked after use and the key replaced. To protect personal belongings, it is very important that the last student leaving the MA room, always locks the room! The Department has no responsibility for any theft arising from a failure to lock the room. All students must vacate the Department on hearing the fire alarm. The fire escape door at the end of the corridor should only be used in the event of an emergency. Note that the Assembly Area, in the event of an alarm, is on the opposite side of the road from the Department. Please switch off your computer and any other electrical appliances at the end of each day.

GIS support and data

The GIS Centre of Ryan Institute normally provides support and Ordnance Survey GIS data to graduate research in NUIG. The services at the GIS Centre is however under review at the moment, and is currently not available to students.

You will need to consult with your supervisor regarding the availability of survey data. A certain amount of data, however, can be made available directly from the Department of Archaeology.

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Fieldwork safety

This refers to fieldwork undertaken by you as a postgraduate student, as part requirement for your MA programme. The following guidelines (“Ten Golden Rules”) are recommended whether you are undertaking fieldwork in the company of teaching/research staff or not.

Do not carry out fieldwork on your own. Always try to get assistance from a relative or fellow student.

Do not inspect any site which may place you in danger (e.g. mines, souterrains)

Do not work in dangerous terrain (e.g. cliff tops, mountain areas, lakes, bogs etc.). If it

cannot be avoided, always first consult with the Department for appropriate guidelines.

Be aware of your own personal safety at all times. Be fully alert to any man-made hazards or any threat to your personal security (e.g. farm machinery, electrical power lines, slurry pits).

Obtain the landowner’s permission to access land.

Ascertain whether there are any potential hazards such as bulls, electric fencing, etc.

Inform family members or friends of your fieldwork at all times, giving departure and return times, and ensure that you always leave a contact number at which you can be reached.

Do not forget to bring a First-Aid kit.

Be equipped for the weather and the terrain.

(Clothing, footwear, food, water, charged mobile phone)

You are advised to have an anti-tetanus immunization before starting fieldwork. For further information, consult with the ‘Health & Safety’ information on the Archaeology

website: https://www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/geography-archaeology/disciplines/archaeology/health-and-safety/

NOTE: If you have any concerns regarding Health & Safety or medical conditions that might hinder or prevent fieldwork please bring it to the attention of a member of staff!

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Fieldwork ethics

Always remember that you are working on the cultural heritage of the present day community of the area. Members of this community will have their own perceptions of and relationships to the monuments and artefacts you are studying. It is essential that you are respectful of this relationship and try to act accountably to people even if you find you have different views on the archaeology. Reflect on any consequences of your fieldwork for the different sectors of the local community before you initiate it; the best way to do this is to consult them first. Keep communities informed of your progress throughout your project.

Some students may decide to make their work community-based from the outset and in that case will need to work according to a range of ethical guidelines. If you did not become familiar with these as an undergraduate please make an appointment with Maggie Ronayne who can direct you to appropriate and internationally accepted professional standards.

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TIMETABLE

Autumn term

Autumn term

Week 1 Tuesday 10.9 2.00 A1: Introduction to course (SB)

3.00 A2: What is Landscape? (SB) Wednesday 11.9 2.00 A3: Landscape Archaeology 1 (SB)

3.00 A4: Landscape Archaeology 2 (SB) Thursday 12.9 2.00 A5: Perceptions of Landscapes (SB)

3.00 A6: Perceptions of Landscapes (SB)

Week 2 Tuesday 17.9 2.00 A7: Reading landscapes 1 (CN) 3.00 A8: Reading landscapes 2 (CN) Wednesday 18.9 2.00 A9: Reading landscapes 3 (CN) 3.00 A10: Reading landscapes 4 (CN) Thursday 19.9 2.00 Dissertation Workshop 1 (SB)

Note! The lectures are individually numbered for each module. For convenience the module codes in the timetables have been replaced by letters as per below. A = AR601 Landscape Perspectives D = AR604 Investigating Landscapes B = AR602 Interpreting Landscapes E = AR603 Managing Landscapes C = AR6105 GIS and Landscape Arc. F = AR622 Presenting Landscapes

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Week 3 Tuesday 24.9 2.00 B1: Intro to Module B/ Landscapes of Memory I (SB) 3.00 B2: Landscapes of Memory II (SB) Wednesday 25.9 11-1 Presentation Landscape Perspective (AR601:1)

2.00 B3: Landscapes of Memory III (SB) 3.00 B4: Landscapes of Memory II (SB)

Thursday 26.9 - Field Class 1: Sligo (SB) Bus will depart from the Quadrangle at NUIG at Friday 27.9 8.00am on Thursday and returns at c. 7 pm on Friday. (Detailed programme will be distributed in Week 3.)

Week 4 Tuesday 1.10 11.00 B5: Medieval and Post-Medieval Elite landscapes (RS)

12.00 B6: Medieval and Post-Medieval Elite landscapes (RS) 2.00 B7: Medieval and Post-Medieval Elite landscapes (RS)

3.00 B8: Medieval and Post-Medieval Elite landscapes (RS) Wednesday 2.10 11.00 -1.00 Dissertation Workshop 2 (SB)

2.00 B9: Elite Landscape – Scandinavian examples (MH) 3.00 B10: Elite Landscapes – Scandinavian examples (MH)

Thursday 3.10 Field Class 2: Rindoon, Co. Roscommon – an elite landscape (KOC) Bus will depart from Quadrangle at NUIG at 8.00 am and return at c. 6pm. Details will be distributed in Week 5.

Week 5 Tuesday 8.10 9.30 – 1.00 Topographical Survey Workshop (JF) Wednesday 9.10 2.00 – 4.00 Presentation Landscape Perspective (AR601:2) Friday 11.10 Field Class 3: The Burren Medieval Settlements. Details will be distributed in Week 6.

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Week 6

Tuesday 15.10 9.30 – 1.00 Topographical Survey Workshop (JF) 2–4 Presentation Landscape Perspective (AR 601:3) Wednesday 16.10 Submission of essay Landscape Perspectives (AR601) Friday 18. 10 2.00 B11: Royal Landscapes 1 (CN) 3.00 B12: Royal Landscapes 2 (CN) Saturday 19.10 Field Class 4 Royal Landscapes (CN) Bus will depart from the Quadrangle at NUIG at 8.00am on Thursday and

returns at c. 7.00pm. Details to be distributed in Week 7.

Week 7 Monday 21.10 2.00 B13: Medieval landscapes of assembly, battle and hunting (LF) 3.00 B14: Medieval landscapes of assembly, battle and hunting (LF)

Tuesday 22.10 Field Class 5: Formoyle, Co. Sligo (LF) Field class will complement lectures B13 and B14 by LF. Details will be distributed in Week 6. Wednesday 23.9 2.00 B15: Famine landscapes (MR) 3.00 B16: Famine landscapes (MR) Friday 25.10 2.00 B17: Myth, legends and the creation of landscapes 1 (SM) 3.00 B18: Myth, legends and the creation of landscapes 2 (SM)

Week 8 Tuesday 29.10 9.30 – 1.00 Topographical Survey Workshop (JF) Wednesday 30.10 Field Class 6: Famine Landscapes (MR)

Bus will depart from Quadrangle at NUIG at 8.00 am and return at c. 6pm. Details will be distributed in Week 9.

Thursday 31.10 2.00 B19: Vernacular buildings and landscapes (FM)

3.00 B20: Vernacular buildings and landscapes (FM)

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Week 9 Tuesday 5.11 9.30 – 1.00 Topographical Survey Workshop (JF) Wednesday 6.11 2.00 C1: What is GIS? (JF) 3.00 C2: Spatial data in a GIS environment (JF) 4.00 C3: GIS data acquisition and sources (JF) Friday 8.11 2.00 – 5.00 Presentation and Submission of

Assignment in Diss.Workshop 2 (SB)

Week 10 Tuesday 12.11 2.00 C4: Geophysical Survey and GIS (JF) 3.00 C5: Archaeological Landscapes:

illustration, analysis and modelling using GIS (JF) Wednesday 13.11 1.00 Dissertation Workshop 3 (SB/CJ)

2.00 D1: Introduction to Module D (SB) Thursday 14.11 2.00 D2: Palaeoecology, fossil pollen and landscapes revealed 1 (KM)

3.00 D3: Palaeoecology, fossil pollen and landscapes revealed 2 (KM)

Week 11 Tuesday 19.11 2.00 C6: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) 3.00 C7: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) Wednesday 20.11 10.00 D4: Palaeoecology, fossil pollen and landscapes revealed 3 (KM)

11.00 D5: Palaeoecology, fossil pollen and landscapes revealed 4 (KM) Thursday 21.11 2.00 D6: Place names and Folklore (NÓ’M)

3.00 D7: Place names and Folklore (NÓ’M)

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Week 12 Monday 25.11 Submission of essay Interpreting Landscapes (AR602) Wednesday 27.11 2.00 C8: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) 3.00 C9: ArcGIS tutorial (JF)

Week 13 Thursday 5.12 2.00 – 5.00 Dissertation Research Designs presentation

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TIMETABLE

Spring term

Week 1 Tuesday 14.1 2.00 C10: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) 3.00 C11: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) Wednesday 15.1 2.00 D8: Historical Sources (RS) 3.00 D9: Historical Sources (RS) Thursday 16.1 2.00 D10: Historical Sources (RS) 3.00 D11: Historical Sources (RS)

Week 2 Monday 20.1 2.00 E1: Introduction to Module E (SB)

3.00 E2: Landscapes and Planning (SB) Tuesday 21.1 2.00 C12: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) 3.00 C13: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) 4.00 C14: ArcGIS tutorial (JF) Wednesday 22.1 11.00 E3: National Monuments Service, Archaeology and Planning (MOC)

12.00 E4: National Monuments Service, Archaeology and Planning (MOC) 2.00 E5: National Roads Authority, EIS and Archaeology (JE) 3.00 E6: National roads, Authority, EIS and Archaeology (JE) Friday 24.1 Submission of essay GIS and Landscape Archaeology (AR6105)

Week 3 Tuesday 28.1 9.30 -1.00 Geophysical Survey Workshop (JF)

2.00 E7: Archaeology in a business environment I (FC) 3.00 E8: Archaeology in a business environment II (FC) Wednesday 29.1 2.00 E9: Historical Landscape Characterization in context (ID)

3.00 E10: Historical Landscape Characterization in context (ID) Thursday 30.1 2.00 E11: Public archaeology I (MR)

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3.00 E12: Public archaeology II (MR) Friday 31.1 2.00 E13: Public archaeology III (MR) 3.00 E14: Public archaeology IV (MR)

Week 4 Monday 3.2 Field Class 7: Dublin (SB) Tuesday 4.2 Details will be announced in Week 3. Friday 7.2 Dissertation Workshop 4(AR6106)

Week 5 Tuesday 11.2 9.30 -1.00 Geophysical Survey Workshop (JF) 2.00 D12: Archaeological fieldwork (SB) 3.00 D13: Archaeological fieldwork (SB) Wednesday 12.2 2.00 D14: Introduction to Archaeological Geophysics (JF)

3.00 D15: Magnetic Techniques: Magnetic Susceptibility (JF) Thursday 13.2 2.00 D16: Magnetic Techniques: Magnetometry (JF)

3.00 D17: Electrical Resistance (JF) Friday 14.2 9.00 Field Class 8: Burren (CJ)

Details will be announced in Week 5.

Week 6 Tuesday 18.2 9.30 -1.00 Geophysical Survey Workshop (JF) 2.00 D18: Ground Penetrating Radar (JF) 3.00 D19: Archaeological Geophysics: Scope and Limitations (JF) Wednesday 19.2 2.00 D20: Surveying landscapes (RS) 3.00 D21: Surveying landscapes (RS) Thursday 20.2 Submission Research Design for your dissertation (AR6106) Friday 21.2 Field Class 9: Connemara (SB/MG)

Departing from the Archway at 8am sharp. Returning to Galway c. 7 pm that evening. Details will be announced in Week 5.

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Week 7

Monday 24.2 2.00 – 4.00 Dissertation Workshop 5 (CJ) Tuesday 25.2 9.30 -1.00 Geophysical Survey Workshop (JF) Wednesday 26.2 2.00 F1: Digital imaging 1 (AG) 3.00 F2: Digital Imaging 2 (AG) Thursday 27.3 10.00 F3: Digital Imaging 3 (AG)

11.00 F4: Digital Imaging 4(AG) 2.00 F5: Digital imaging 5 (AG) 3.00 F6: Digital imaging 6 (AG)

Week 8 Tuesday 3.3 9.30 -1.00 Geophysical survey workshop (JF)

2.00 F7: Digital imaging 7 (AG) 3.00 F8: Digital imaging 8 (AG) Wednesday 4.3 10.00 F9: Digital imaging 9 (AG) 11.00 F10: Digital imaging 10 (AG) 2.00 F11: Digital imaging 11 (AG) 3.00 F12: Digital imaging 12 (AG) Friday 6.3 Submission of essay Managing Landscapes (AR603)

Week 9 Tuesday 10.3 9.30 -1.00 Geophysical survey workshop (JF) 2.00 F13: Digital imaging 13 (AG) 3.00 F14: Digital imaging 14 (AG) Wednesday 11.3 10.00 – 1.00 GNSS/GPS Survey workshop (JF) 2.00 F15: Digital imaging 15 (AG) 3.00 F16: Digital imaging 16 (AG) Thursday 12.3 10.00 – 1.00 GNSS/GPS Survey workshop (JF) 2.00 – 4.00 GNSS/GPS Survey workshop (JF)

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Week 10 Tuesday 17.3 BANK HOLIDAY Wednesday 18.3 Submission of essay for Dissertation Workshop 5

Week 11 Monday 23.3 Field school in Carron, Burren Tuesday 24.3 Field school in Carron, Burren Wednesday 25.3 Field school in Carron, Burren Thursday 26.3 Field school in Carron, Burren Friday 27.3 Field school in Carron, Burren Detailed programme will be distributed separately

Week 12 Monday 30.3 9.00-5.00 Project work Tuesday 31.3 9.00-5.00 Project work Wednesday 1.4 9.00-5.00 Project work Thursday 2.4 9.00-5.00 Project work Friday 3.4 1.00-4.00 Presentation of project Presenting Landscapes (AR622) Submission of project Presenting Landscapes (AR622)

Week 13 Friday 10.4 Submission of essay Investigating Landscapes (AR604)

END OF TAUGHT PART OF PROGAMME