Course Description
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Course Name
The Archaelogy of Early Medieval Ireland
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Anthropology, Archaeology, Celtic Studies, Environmental Studies, History, Religion
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Archaeological evidence for secular settlement and social systems, the development of the early Church and monastic sites, the emergence of late ?Celtic? artistic traditions and the wider European, including Anglo-Saxon, Carolingian and Viking, influences that contributed to this rich period of Irish society is introduced and examined in detail. The contribution of new archaeological discoveries are assessed in the wider context of interdisciplinary studies, including history and environmental research.
Course Disclaimer
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