Ability to understand, in a historical perspective, the fundamental concepts and methods of archaeological research, also in an interdisciplinary perspective, through possible dialogues with other humanistic and scientific disciplines; ability to orient oneself in the multiformity of the methodologies of archaeological research with reference to the theoretical debate; ability to reflect on the role of the discipline in contemporary society; acquisition of the vocabulary of archaeology and its basic tools of investigation, in order to familiarise oneself with some fundamental concepts artefact, artefact, time, material culture, context, archaeological site; knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of stratigraphic archaeological excavation (identification, collection, analysis and interpretation of archaeological data in the field and in the laboratory) in order to correctly acquire data for a correct historical reconstruction; knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of surface and non-invasive archaeological investigations (survey, geophysical prospecting, remote sensing) in order to correctly acquire data for a correct historical reconstruction of territorial contexts; acquisition of the basic notions for a professional approach to stratigraphic investigation and archaeological fieldwork in general, including the ability to place the results in the scientific, social and ethical context of reference and the ability to transfer information to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
teacher profile teaching materials
The history of archaeological research
Theoretical debates within the multifaceted archaeological discipline
Archaeological terminology and lexicon
The theory and practice of stratigraphic excavation
Excavation recording and surveying
Finds: from artefacts to ecofacts, classification and archaeometric analyses
Contexts
M. Vidale ‘Archeologia. Teorie, metodi, strumenti’, Carocci – pp. 17-68; 75-79; 85-101 (Chapters 7 and 8 also required for non-attending students)
D. Manacorda ‘Prima lezione di archeologia’, Laterza – pp. 1-96; 125-136 (Full reading required for non-attending students)
E. Farinetti ‘I paesaggi in archeologia: analisi e interpretazione’, Carocci – lettura integrale
R. FRANCOVICH, D. MANACORDA (a cura di) Dizionario di archeologia. Temi, concetti e metodi Laterza
Voce “Ambientale, archeologia”
Voce “Classificazione e tipologia”
Voce “Commercio, archeologia del”
Voce “Consumo, archeologia del”
Voce “Cultura materiale”
Voce “Datazione, metodi di”
Voce “Geoarcheologia”
Voce “New Archaeology”
Voce “Post-processuale archeologia”
Voce “Processi formativi”
Voce “Quantitativa, archeologia”
Handouts and teaching material will be uploaded during the course
Programme
The first half of the course (Archaeological Research Methodology 1) is structured around thematic units covering:The history of archaeological research
Theoretical debates within the multifaceted archaeological discipline
Archaeological terminology and lexicon
The theory and practice of stratigraphic excavation
Excavation recording and surveying
Finds: from artefacts to ecofacts, classification and archaeometric analyses
Contexts
Core Documentation
C. Renfrew – P. Bahn 'Archeologia. Teorie, metodi e pratiche', Zanichelli 3° edizione – cap. 2-7; 9-11 (Full reading required for non-attending students)M. Vidale ‘Archeologia. Teorie, metodi, strumenti’, Carocci – pp. 17-68; 75-79; 85-101 (Chapters 7 and 8 also required for non-attending students)
D. Manacorda ‘Prima lezione di archeologia’, Laterza – pp. 1-96; 125-136 (Full reading required for non-attending students)
E. Farinetti ‘I paesaggi in archeologia: analisi e interpretazione’, Carocci – lettura integrale
R. FRANCOVICH, D. MANACORDA (a cura di) Dizionario di archeologia. Temi, concetti e metodi Laterza
Voce “Ambientale, archeologia”
Voce “Classificazione e tipologia”
Voce “Commercio, archeologia del”
Voce “Consumo, archeologia del”
Voce “Cultura materiale”
Voce “Datazione, metodi di”
Voce “Geoarcheologia”
Voce “New Archaeology”
Voce “Post-processuale archeologia”
Voce “Processi formativi”
Voce “Quantitativa, archeologia”
Handouts and teaching material will be uploaded during the course
Attendance
Attendance is recommended.Type of evaluation
Both oral and written examination sessions are available, allowing students to choose the format they prefer.