ARCH50010 Disseminating Archaeology & Heritage Research

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module, designed for PhD scholars as part of the UCD Structured PhD Programme, explores through practical applications, guidance and training how archaeologists and heritage specialists can communicate the results of research to their wider discipline and to the general public. We may explore traditional dissemination routes, such as seminar and conference papers and posters, chairing sessions and discussing papers, different types of peer reviewed publications (journal articles, edited conference proceedings, books), as well as various social media platforms (e.g. Facebook Groups, YouTube videos, blogs etc.) used to promote research.

You will be required to design and present an academic paper/poster, either for a conference or for publication, to discuss other papers and chair sessions, and develop your own style and best practice in communicating research in a public context.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

In this module you will:
- develop an appreciation of multiple forms of communicating archaeological and heritage research
- critically reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of different dissemination platforms and formats
- produce an academic paper/poster, presentation, blog or other form of dissemination
- present your own research in a seminar/conference format
- chair a seminar or managed discussion, and gain an understanding of effective conference presentations
- engage speakers with questions, and develop an ability to interact with other conference attendees

Indicative Module Content:

A subject of the student's choice, appropriate to publication or public presentation.
A reflective report

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

20
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Critical writing and presentation
Reflective learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ARCH40620 - Arch.Conference Skills, ARCH40630 - Disseminating Arch. Research, ARCH40830 - Heritage Presentation & Interp


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Journal: Reflexive report c. 2000 words, and a completed powerpoint presentation/article presentation Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

School of Archaeology standard assessment sheets