Introduction to Archaeology
0
2017-2018
01011000
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 PowerPoint. Some classes will be more practical, using text analysis as a base, (indicated in the first class), with a view to thematic debates.
Learning Outcomes
This class introduces students to the study and methodological debate of Archeology, from when it began and became an independent discipline up to the present day.
Students will understand the tools (methods, techniques and practices) and research prospects. They will learn to analyze and interpret the different archaeological periods, primary concepts, subject sources of research, the methods and field activity/research.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1. Introduction
1.1 Presentation, objectives and methodology
1.2. Introduction to the discipline: the main concepts
1.3. Archaeological periods
2. Evolution of archaeological thought
2.1. For a general history of Archaeology
2.2. The pioneers of Portuguese Archaeology
2.3. From the theoretical syntheses to research methods
3. From remains to practice
3.1. The different types of archaeological remains
3.2. Field and office work
3.3. From study to disclosure and safeguarding the Heritage
4. The inter and intradisciplinary dimension of Archaeology
4.1. Archaeology and other sciences
4.2. Absolute dating methods in Archaeology
4.3. Archaeology and archaeological sciences
4.4. Synthesis and research prospects
Head Lecturer(s)
Domingos de Jesus da Cruz
Assessment Methods
Assessment continues
Synthesis work: 25.0%
Frequency: 75.0%
Bibliography
AA.VV (1999), Al-Madan. Especial século XX, II Série, nº 8, Almada.
AA.VV. (2003), Trabalhos de Arqueologia, 29, IPA, Lisboa.
ALARCÃO, J. e BARROCA, M. (Dir.), (2012), Dicionário de Arqueologia Portuguesa, Porto.
ALARCÃO, J. (1996) – Para uma Conciliação das Arqueologias, Porto. BAHN, Paul (1996), Archaeology: a Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press
FELIPE BATE, L. (1998) – El Proceso de Investigación en Arqueología. Barcelona.
GAMBLE, Clive (2001) – Archaeology: the Basics, London and New York.
GREENE, K.; MOORE, T. (2002), Archaeology: An Introduction, London and New York.
MIGNON, M. R. (1993) – Dictionary of Concepts in Archaeology. Connecticut – London.
MOBERG, Carl-Axel (1981), Introdução à Arqueologia, Lisboa.
RENFREW, C.; BAHN, P. (2004), Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice, 4.ª ed., London.