Courses

At least two elective modules covering 10 ECTS-Credits are to be selected from A (EM 1-5), from B (EM 6-10) at least two elective modules covering 10 ECTS-Credits, from D (EM 18-19) at least one elective module covering 10 ECTS-Credits. The remaining 50 ECTS-Credits may be selected from A, B, C, D, E. Instead of the elective modules "Individual Choice" (EM 20) and "Practice" (EM 21), a Minor for Master's programmes may be passed, providing the availability of places. Minors are fixed modules covering 30 ECTS-Credits that complement a Master's programme with contents from other disciplines or study programmes.

A. Archaeological Disciplines (WM 1 - 5)

Elecitve Module 1: Prehistory and Early History (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The students are able to deal with new topics in the field of Prehistory and Early History, taking into account methodological aspects and current research trends and to carry out independent scientific work. They master the material taught, analyse, compare and evaluate their own research results and those of others and can explain and critically reflect on research questions and controversial perspectives.

Elective Module 2: Near Eastern Archaeology (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: Students are able to independently develop specific research questions in the field of Near Eastern archaeology and to discuss their cultural-historical significance for historical reconstruction on the basis of practice-oriented case studies.

Elective Module 3: Classical Archaeology (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The students are able to deal with new topics in the field of Classical Archaeology, taking into account methodological aspects and current research trends and to carry out independent scientific work. They master the material taught, analyse, compare and evaluate their own research results and those of others and can explain and critically reflect on research questions and controversial perspectives.

Elective Module 4: Archaeology of the Roman Provinces (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The students are able to deal with new topics in the field of the Archaeology of the Roman Provinces, taking into account methodological aspects and current research trends and to carry out independent scientific work. They master the material taught, analyse, compare and evaluate their own research results and those of others and can explain and critically reflect on research questions and controversial perspectives.

Elective Module 5: Medieval and Modern Archaeology (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h) (no courses)

Prerequisites for registration: none

Learning Outcome: The students are able to deal with new topics in the field of the Medieval and Modern Archaeology, taking into account methodological aspects and current research trends and to carry out independent scientific work. They master the material taught, analyse, compare and evaluate their own research results and those of others and can explain and critically reflect on research questions and controversial perspectives.

Notes:

There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).

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