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ARCO3011: Pompeii and Herculaneum
2022 unit information
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 and the sudden burial of Pompeii and Herculaneum created a unique opportunity for archaeologists to study ancient cities and their inhabitants. This unit will explore how the material records of these cities are used to reconstruct the lives of ancient Romans.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Archaeology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient History or (6 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology and 6 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient History or Art History or History) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ARCA2627 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate expertise in the material culture and archaeological study of Pompeii and Herculaneum
- LO2. Analyse archaeological evidence and understand how it can be used to reconstruct past cultural porocesses.
- LO3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex ideas in written and spoken English, supplemented by visual material
- LO4. Apply archaeological knowledge and methods to issues encountered in interdisciplinary contexts, in particular relating to studies in Ancient History, Classics and materials science.
- LO5. Work in groups to solve problems and contribute to class discussions
- LO6. Evaluate Roman material in the Nicholson Collection and understand how it is classified and how it can contribute to the reconstruction of cultural processes
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