Archaeological Sciences

This course provides a general introduction to the principles of Ecology, especially in reference to human-environment interrelations that occurred in the past. The most ancient human evidence will be considered as related to the palaeo-environment and palaeoclimate. The main research methodologies are examined, such as geoarchaeology, archaeobotany, archaeozoology, and anthropology. Key issues related to deposit formation processes, materials conservation, and dating will be discussed.

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Attendant students - Angelucci D. 2022 – Elementi di geoarcheologia, parte seconda, Carocci, pagg. 83-191. - Di Pasquale G. 2011 - Che cos'è l'archeobotanica, Carocci. - Minozzi S., Canci A., 2015 (nuova edizione) – Archeologia dei resti umani, Carocci capp. 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. - Renfrew C., Bahn P., 2018 . Archeologia. Teoria, metodi, pratica, cap. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, Zanichelli. - Sardella R. 2011 – L’era glaciale, Il Mulino. - De Grossi Mazzorin 2008 – L’archeozoologia. Lo studio dei resti animali in archeologia, Edizioni Laterza, cap. 1, 3, 6. Non attendant students - Dodson S. I. et alii 2000 – Ecologia, Zanichelli, capp. 1 e 2 - Guidi A. Storia della Paletnologia, Cap. 5 (PDF) - Angelucci D. 2022 – Elementi di geoarcheologia, parte seconda, Carocci, pagg. 83-191. - Di Pasquale G. 2011 - Che cos'è l'archeobotanica, Carocci. - Minozzi S., Canci A., 2015 (nuova edizione) – Archeologia dei resti umani, Carocci capp. 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. - Renfrew C., Bahn P., 2018 . Archeologia. Teoria, metodi, pratica, cap. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, Zanichelli. - Sardella R. 2011 – L’era glaciale, Il Mulino. - De Grossi Mazzorin 2008 – L’archeozoologia. Lo studio dei resti animali in archeologia, Edizioni Laterza, cap. 1, 3, 6.

Follow-up lectures about specific topics that require the students participation

Although attendance is optional, it is strongly recommended for a better understanding of the topics covered in the course

Assessment: oral discussion over the methods, techniques and theories acquired throughout this course Self-evaluation test A grade of not less than 18/30 is required to pass the examination. The student must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the topics covered in the course and be able to reason autonomously. To obtain a grade of 30/30 (with or without distinction), the student must demonstrate excellent knowledge of all the topics covered in the course and connect them logically and coherently. Students will be assessed on the basis of their knowledge of the texts assigned for study, the teaching materials and their understanding of the topics covered in class, as well as the actual achievement of the course objectives described above. Further assessment criteria will be clarity of expression and the ability to critically argue one's own theses. Attendance at the course will be taken into account in the student's assessment, also in terms of grade improvement.

See above. Supplementary bibliography on specific topics will be provided during the course

Lectures Seminars Visits at archaeological sites/museums

This course provides a general introduction to the principles of Ecology, especially in reference to human-environment interrelations that occurred in the past. The most ancient human evidence will be considered as related to the palaeo-environment and palaeoclimate. The main research methodologies are examined, such as geoarchaeology, archaeobotany, archaeozoology, and anthropology. Key issues related to deposit formation processes, materials conservation, and dating will be discussed.

None

Attendant students - Angelucci D. 2022 – Elementi di geoarcheologia, parte seconda, Carocci, pagg. 83-191. - Di Pasquale G. 2011 - Che cos'è l'archeobotanica, Carocci. - Minozzi S., Canci A., 2015 (nuova edizione) – Archeologia dei resti umani, Carocci capp. 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. - Renfrew C., Bahn P., 2018 . Archeologia. Teoria, metodi, pratica, cap. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, Zanichelli. - Sardella R. 2011 – L’era glaciale, Il Mulino. - De Grossi Mazzorin 2008 – L’archeozoologia. Lo studio dei resti animali in archeologia, Edizioni Laterza, cap. 1, 3, 6. Non attendant students - Dodson S. I. et alii 2000 – Ecologia, Zanichelli, capp. 1 e 2 - Guidi A. Storia della Paletnologia, Cap. 5 (PDF) - Angelucci D. 2022 – Elementi di geoarcheologia, parte seconda, Carocci, pagg. 83-191. - Di Pasquale G. 2011 - Che cos'è l'archeobotanica, Carocci. - Minozzi S., Canci A., 2015 (nuova edizione) – Archeologia dei resti umani, Carocci capp. 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. - Renfrew C., Bahn P., 2018 . Archeologia. Teoria, metodi, pratica, cap. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, Zanichelli. - Sardella R. 2011 – L’era glaciale, Il Mulino. - De Grossi Mazzorin 2008 – L’archeozoologia. Lo studio dei resti animali in archeologia, Edizioni Laterza, cap. 1, 3, 6.

Follow-up lectures about specific topics that require the students participation

Although attendance is optional, it is strongly recommended for a better understanding of the topics covered in the course

Assessment: oral discussion over the methods, techniques and theories acquired throughout this course Self-evaluation test A grade of not less than 18/30 is required to pass the examination. The student must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the topics covered in the course and be able to reason autonomously. To obtain a grade of 30/30 (with or without distinction), the student must demonstrate excellent knowledge of all the topics covered in the course and connect them logically and coherently. Students will be assessed on the basis of their knowledge of the texts assigned for study, the teaching materials and their understanding of the topics covered in class, as well as the actual achievement of the course objectives described above. Further assessment criteria will be clarity of expression and the ability to critically argue one's own theses. Attendance at the course will be taken into account in the student's assessment, also in terms of grade improvement.

See above. Supplementary bibliography on specific topics will be provided during the course

Lectures Seminars Visits at archaeological sites/museums