Module Descriptors
FIELD SCHOOL: PRACTICAL SKILLS IN GENOCIDE INVESTIGATION (F2F)
COFA70010
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
40 credits
Contact
Leader: Sarah Fieldhouse
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 80
Independent Study Hours: 220
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 3
Sites
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • Fieldwork Performance Self Evaluation 1500 words weighted at 30%
  • portfolio report that explains and critically evaluates the results and outcomes of the field school 4500 words weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies

LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Module Learning Outcome
University Learning Outcome
1. Demonstrate practical ability in the use of a wide range of forensic archaeological methods
Application

2. Demonstrate the ability to work as a team, as well as independently as required, evidencing strong communication skills and time management
Problem solving and communication

3. Critically evaluate forensic archaeological methodologies and demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and limitations of the techniques used
Analysis
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ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS

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This module is assessed by

1/ a portfolio report that explains and critically evaluates the results and outcomes of the field school [LO 1, 3]

2/ a fieldwork performance review, to include staff and self evaluation of the student’s performance during the Field School [LO1,2]
Module Learning Strategies

INDICATIVE CONTENT

This module enables students to participate in a field course where the knowledge that they have gained on the course can be applied to an actual active investigation. Practical work in field survey, geophysics, excavation and recording will be undertaken, enabling students to further investigate and develop the practical applications of the methods explored in other parts of the course. They will also gain an understanding of the practical, ethical and legal issues encountered within field work investigation.

Additionally, students will be expected to develop and demonstrate competency in generic skills such as team working, communication and time management via their participation within the field investigation. The nature of the practical work undertaken, and the skills and techniques explored will vary dependent upon the site chosen for the field course.