Roman Archaeology
0
2024-2025
01010918
Área Científica do Menor
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical-practical classes using exposure and debate of the class themes.
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain a knowledge of the materiality of Roman society and the innovations it introduced in the life of its communities. Some of the most common themes will be presented and discussed in this program. Students will learn how to apply the basic principles learned il class to their professional duties in the field of archaeology.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1. Archaeology of Roman times
1.1. Based on the concept of "romanization"
1.2. From cities to the countryside: social and religious practices and productive activities
2. Roman Architecture
2.1. Essential characteristics, architectural styles and construction materials
2.2. Public buildings: from urban monuments to the engineering works spread throughout the area
2.3. Private buildings: from domestic to funereal architecture
3. The Roman army
4. Roman technology.
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
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Religiões da Lusitânia. Loquuntur saxa.
ADAM, J.-P. (1996): La construcción romana. Materiales y técnicas, Ed. J. Picard e Ed. De los Ofícios.
BARTON, I. M. (Ed.) (1989): Roman Public Buildings.
BARTON, I. M. (Ed.) (1996): Roman Domestic Buildings.
GROS. P. (1999 e 2001): L’ architecture romaine.
GOLDSWORTHY, A. (2005): El ejército romano.
LE BOHEC, Y. (1990): L’armée romaine: sous le haute-empire.
WEBSTER, G. (1998): The Roman Imperial Army: of the first and second centuries A.D.
EDITED BY Roger b. Ulrich and caroline k. Quenemoen, A companion toroman Architecture.