Field Archaeology

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Classes are supported with digital images in the classroom. The extensive use of images will illustrate the various components of the contents of the course. Analysis and review of texts and images, with particular attention to the different types of archaeological sites, the various methodologies employed in field walking and excavation work and the different techniques used. A field trip where students take contact with some of the main techniques of field work, surveying, mapping and archaeological drawing.

Learning Outcomes

Recognize the Field Archaeology as a scientific study and essential to the exercise of the practice of archaeology; recognize the Field Archaeology as a study of the techniques and methodologies used by archaeologists in archaeological field walking and excavation; know the latest trends and updated scientific production in plans of the analysis and synthesis of the historiography of Field Archaeology; be able to explain and problematize what they have learned, using specific vocabulary and incorporated them into the conceptual universe of the discipline; acquire knowledge and skills that enable a the future study and field experience, either in a scientific point of view, either on the dissemination or even on the conservation and protection of the archaeological heritage.

Work Placement(s)

No

Head Lecturer(s)

Ricardo Jorge Costeira da Silva

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 20.0%
Research work: 20.0%
Frequency: 60.0%

Bibliography

BINTLIFF, John (2006), A Companion to Archaeology, United Kingdon, Blackwell Publishing.
BARKER, Philip (1989), Techniques of Archaeological Excavation, London, B.T. Batsford Lda.
CARANDINI, A. (1997) - Historias en la tierra: manual de excavación arqueológica, Barcelona, Critica.
GAMBLE, Clive (2006), Archaeology: The Basics, London and New York, Routledge.
GREENE, Kevin e MOORE, Tom (2002), Archaeology: An Introduction, London and New York, Routledge.
HARRIS, Edward (1991), Principios de Estratigrafia Arqueológica, Barcelona, Critica.
RENFREW, Colin e BAHN, Paul (2004), Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice, London, Thames and Hudson.
RENFREW, Colin e BAHN, Paul (2005), Archaeology: The Key Concepts, London and New York, Routledge.
ROSKAMS, Steve (2001), Excavation, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
SANJUÁN, Leonardo García (2005), Introducción al Reconocimiento y Análisis Arqueológico del Territorio, Barcelona, Ariel Prehistoria.