Archaeology 1: Prehistoric Ireland

This module provides an overview of the principal developments in prehistoric archaeology in Ireland.

1. Identify the key developments in the emergence of the study of European archaeology.

2. Describe the changing nature of human society and economy in prehistory as reflected by the surviving archaeological site types and artefacts.

3. Outline the range of evidence available to archaeologists and the techniques of analysis and interpretation employed within the discipline.

4. Examine the material culture of the prehistoric period in Ireland.