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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
Prepare a critical-minded personality capable to understand past phenomena and discover links with current events.
Prepare archaeologists and historians having fundamental archaeology and history related science knowledge, able to apply them in further studies and activities related to all kinds of archaeological and historical heritage assessment and conservation, research and promotion, able to use acquired knowledge in education, science and culture institutions, non-governmental organizations and private businesses.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its use:
1. The abilities to understand, relate and compare Baltic cultures with the cultures of the neighbouring countries; to understand cultural characteristics and differences in the region.
2. The acquisition of the knowledge of natural sciences and auxiliary subjects necessary for the perception of human, social, and natural development in the natural environment.
3. The abilities to apply the knowledge of archaeology and history of different historical periods to the analysis of the material and spiritual culture, as well as the society, and the ability to conduct the field research.
Capacities to conduct research:
1. The abilities to put to practice the knowledge about archaeological field research, to document research in compliance with professional requirements, and to examine and interpret the data by means of basic methods and approaches of archaeology, history and auxiliary sciences.
2. The abilities to conduct archaeological research by means of contemporary technologies and to collect materials for the necessary lab tests of natural sciences.
3. The abilities to apply theoretical knowledge and understanding; the acquisition of general cultural, general, professional, and special competences necessary for archaeologist’s practical activity. The ability to carry out archaeological and historical research and to develop technical documents. Acquisition of the abilities and skills necessary for further professional development and the ability to design individual professional career.
Professional capacities:
1. The abilities to plan, organize, implement and evaluate activities in the field of archaeology and history by selecting technological, organizational and methodological tools.
2. The abilities to convey ideas in verbal and written form, to orient oneself against the background of global scientific information.
Social capacities:
1. The abilities to communicate with professionals and the public by addressing particular issues of professional activity, to deliver the given knowledge and its results.
2. The abilities to use modern IT, adapt research in practice and present it to the public.
3. The abilities to maintain professional academic language and foreign language skills working independently and in a team.
Personal capacities:
1. The abilities to learn in professional work and study area and plan study process.
2. The capability to formulate an independent interpretation based on critical thinking and analysis of empirical data.
3. The abilities to assess the archaeological and historical processes and to focus on continuous vocational self-improvement.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Within the programme framework students gain theoretical and applied scientific knowledge. The theoretical part is devoted to acquiring the necessary competencies of archaeology, history and related sciences. Applied science knowledge is aimed to introduce students to modern technologies and methods of non-invasive archaeological and historical heritage studies. While studying, students gain knowledge of modern technologies and methods usability in the studies and acquire practical skills.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
In order to ensure active student work during whole semester, ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and objective evaluation of the study’s results University uses cumulative assessment. Using cumulative evaluation method study results are being evaluated in interim Periods (test, individual work, report, laboratory work, etc.) and final grade aggregates interim and exam grades. If student fails to complete semester assignments and does not acquire minimum points needed to continue – then he is not allowed to sit final exam. Study programme concludes with an assessment of graduate education – thesis defence.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Introduction to Archaeological Studies
Introduction to Historical Studies
Stone and Bronze Ages
Technological Changes in Prehistory
Anthropology and the Human History
History of Antiquity
Baltic Sea Region during Roman and Migration Period
Viking Age Archaeology in Lithuania
Medieval Archaeology
History of Europe in the Middle Ages (5th to 11th c.)
History of Europe in the Middle Ages (12th to 15th c.)
History of Europe from the 15th Century till 18th Century
History of the Lithuanian State from the Middle Ages to the Late 18th Century
History of Lithuanian Military in the 13th-20th C
Archaeology of Early Modern Period
History of Europe in the 19th Century
History of Europe in the 20th Century
History of Lithuania in 19th–20th C.
Conflict Archaeology of Modern Period
Artefactology
Digital Research Methods in Archaeology
Methods of Underwater Research
Application of Digital Methods
Industrial Archaeology
Hillforts in Cultural Landscape
General Geology
Heritage Conservation and Management
Museology
Historical Cartography
Conflict Archaeology
Academic and Professional Ethics
Archaeological Research Strategy
Archaeological Field Practice
Scientific Archaeological Field Practice
History of Archaeology in Lithuania
Archival Practice
Philosophy
Logic
Sociology
German language 1
German language 2
Course Paper 1
Course Paper 2
Bachelor’s Thesis 1
Bachelor’s Thesis 2
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Elective field of studies course
Freely elective course
Speciality elective course
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Archaeology and History in Klaipeda University offers not only general theoretical and applied archaeological and historical studies. This programme offers possibility to have a pedagogical specialization. The programme pays close attention to applied knowledge and practical skills, using modern technologies and methods, necessary for carrying out non-invasive archaeological research. Archaeology and History in Klaipeda University includes courses on underwater and marine archaeology.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree programme gives ability to work with all kinds of archaeological and historical heritage assessment and conservation, research and promotion, acquired knowledge can be used in working with education and science in cultural institutions, cultural tourism, non-governmental organizations and private businesses. After completing a Bachelor of Humanities degree, graduates can choose Master’s degree studies in Klaipeda University.
Students who have selected and completed the pedagogy module for related studies can work as teachers in general education schools
Access to further study:
After completing a Bachelor of Humanities degree programme, graduates can choose graduate studies in the field of History or other programmes of Master’s degree.
