METHODOLOGY APPLIED TO THE EXCAVATIONS AND THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH ADVANCED AND DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY Single channel

Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: MARIA TERESA D'ALESSIO

Module 1: METHODOLOGY APPLIED TO THE EXCAVATIONS AND THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH ADVANCED

Activity type
Formazione tecnica, scientifica, economica e giuridica
SSD
L-ANT/10
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
6
Hours distribution
42 classroom hours
Lecturers
MARIA TERESA D'ALESSIO

Module 2: DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY

Activity type
Formazione tecnica, scientifica, economica e giuridica
SSD
L-ANT/10
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
6
Hours distribution
42 classroom hours
Lecturers
MATTIA IPPOLITI

Learning outcomes

Acquisition of knowledge, skills and competences (cultural, disciplinary and methodological).

Prerequisites

For the didactic activities foreseen by this course, no particular requirement is needed except those acquired during the study programme in Archaeological Sciences of the three-year Bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Programme

The course will be devoted to analyses and comparison of case studies aiming at the reconstruction and description of the changing urban and rural landscapes of ancient Rome, Italy and the Mediterranean area. Learning of: methods and procedures of classification (including ITC), philological analysis, methods and procedures of quantitative and qualitative analyses, methods and procedures of integration and reconstruction of architectural and archaeological context and of the cultural phenomena based on archaeological and historical evidence.
- Part I: Introduction to the course.
- Part II: Archaeology in context.
- Part III: Dating and phasing.
- Part IV: Data management.

Books

Further readings will be given at the beginning of the course and during the class.

Bibliography

Module: METHODOLOGY APPLIED TO THE EXCAVATIONS AND THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH ADVANCED
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Lessons mode

The lessons will be held in the classroom with the help of ppt presentation. According to the situation will be organized specific visits and / or contributions of colleagues and professionals in the archaeological world.

Frequency

Attendance at the two scheduled weekly classes is strongly recommended but non-attendance programs will be available.

Exam mode

Students' evaluation will be based on specific knowledge (30%); active involvement in classes (20%); reasoning (30%); learning and communication skills (20%).

Example exam questions

The questions will cover general aspects of archaeological research also through the use of images.

Arguments

  • P. Carafa, Storie dai contesti, Milano Mondadori, 2021

Sustainability goals

  • Goal4
  • Goal9
  • Goal11
  • Academic year2026/2027
  • Degree program to which the course belongsArchaeology
  • Mandatory presenceNo
  • LanguageITA
  • CFU12 CFU, distributed among 2 integrated didactic modules
  • Total duration84 hours