Archaeology

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK HISTORY ADVANCED I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Greek history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK EPIGRAPHY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Aim of the course is to provide students with a brief methodological framework for the study of the discipline and to engage them in a topic research for which everyone is enabled to make his contribution.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED ROMAN HISTORY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Roman history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ADVANCED LATIN EPIGRAPHY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course is an advanced scientific and methodological expertise in research of Roman epigraphy.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ANTIQUITY AND ROMAN INSTITUTIONS ADVANCED I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Competence on the basic tools for research in the field of latin epigraphy and Roman institutions and knowledge of the main fields of research with deepening of methodological skills.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course objective is to allow the student a thorough knowledge of the Latin language and literature.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is included, the
course aims to provide knowledge and comprehension skills that complement and/or reinforce those acquired in the
first cycle of studies, and to enable students to address original issues also in a research context, formulating
judgements in a more complex and articulate form, communicating the knowledge and processes that led to their
acquisition, and studying the topics independently. The course aims to explore specific aspects of the Etruscan
civilisation between the Iron Age and the age of Romanisation, with particular reference to the relationship between
city and territory, funerary ideology, the sphere of the sacred, and material culture, and will explore specific excavation
contexts and craft productions in Etruria.

Educational objectives

Archaeology of Etruria A: Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is inserted, the
course aims to provide, knowledge and comprehension skills that complement and/or reinforce those acquired in the
first cycle of studies, and to enable students to address original issues also in a research context, formulating
judgments in a more complex and articulate form, communicating the knowledge and processes that led to their
acquisition, and studying the topics independently. The course aims to investigate specific aspects of the Etruscan
civilisation between the Iron Age and the age of Romanisation, with particular reference to the relationship between
city and territory, funerary ideology, the sphere of the sacred, and material culture, and will offer a general picture of
Etruria, based on the main excavations in urban areas, in necropolises, and in sacred areas.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is included, the
course aims to provide knowledge and comprehension skills that complement and/or reinforce those acquired in the
first cycle of studies, and to enable students to address original issues also in a research context, formulating
judgements in a more complex and articulate form, communicating the knowledge and processes that led to their
acquisition, and studying the topics independently. The course aims to explore specific aspects of the Etruscan
civilisation between the Iron Age and the age of Romanisation, with particular reference to the relationship between
city and territory, funerary ideology, the sphere of the sacred, and material culture, and will explore specific excavation
contexts and craft productions in Etruria.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I A-B, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monument, materials and contest of the Greek and Roman cultures, starting from concrete study-cases in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the
urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative
and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY IA, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Greek world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction
of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY IB, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

The course aims to addressing the knowledge of the settlement patterns and socio-political structures of Magna Graecia through the examination of all the available sources of information and with reference to the main topics concerning the current scientific debate. The territorial patterns, settlement organizations and socio-cultural processes that that arose in the different areas of southern Italy from the 8 th century BC onwards will be considered, also through the examination of specific case studies. In particular, the issues related with the very first phases of the colonial phenomenon in Southern Italy as well as urban and territorial organisation of the cities and the cultural manifestations that can be defined through the examination of the archaeological dossier and the ancient literary sources will be examined.

Educational objectives

The course will deal with the issues related to the archeology of production, trade and consumption, retracing the journey made by the main classes of artefacts studied from archaeologists from the moment of their making to that of final burial. After a brief introduction on the history of material culture, the production cycles of these materials (ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fabrics, etc.) will be analyzed, retracing the individual chaînes operatoires. The systems used for the distribution of goods from the production to the consumption centers will then be considered, examining the terrestrial and maritime/fluvial routes, and the places connected to the storage and disposal of goods. Finally, the economic life of a sample center will be investigated as a case study. Taking advantage of the skills acquired in the first part of the course, the main stages of the economic life of this city will be studied, evaluating how – over time – local productions and imports have met the needs of its inhabitants. Particular attention will be paid to the sources, tools and methods used by archaeologists, historians, epigraphists, philologists, anthropologists, ethnologists in the reconstruction of the economy taken into account.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY OF ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose is to provide critical tools in order to examine in- depth the main historical subjects of the classical archaeology as well as the more recent research trends.

Educational objectives

Among the objectives of Ancient Topography studies, a prominent place is occupied by the dialectical relationship between city and territory. The study of productive structures and territorial infrastructure is therefore a topic of choice.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced knowledge of the cultural landscape of ancient Mediterranean with a particular focus on the role of cultural mediators played by the Phoenicians, both in the pre- and post-classical eras. During the lessons, the student will acquire the specific skills and the methodology to formulate a critical thinking, and evaluate issues, developing independent judgments, ideas, problems and original reflections.

Educational objectives

The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing a critical appreciation for the cultural manifestations of
pre-Roman Italy. Through the examination of specific case studies, students will be encouraged to critically analyze the transition from archaeological source materials to historical interpretations. In accordance with the educational goals of the relevant Study Program, this course is designed to enhance and expand upon the foundational knowledge and comprehension skills acquired during the first cycle of studies (BA). It equips students to address original research questions, formulate sophisticated judgments, effectively communicate complex information and analytical methodologies, and pursue independent scholarly inquiry. The course offers a broad survey of the populations inhabiting the Italian peninsula during the first millennium BC, with a particular focus on the relationships between the various cultural areas, including their linguistic and epigraphic dimensions, and their interactions with external populations.

Educational objectives

The course will present the general features of Etruscan epigraphy and provide the basis for reading and interpreting
texts from sacred, funerary and inhabited contexts.

Educational objectives

The course will deal with the issues related to the archeology of production, trade and consumption, retracing the journey made by the main classes of artefacts studied from archaeologists from the moment of their making to that of final burial. After a brief introduction on the history of material culture, the production cycles of these materials (ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fabrics, etc.) will be analyzed, retracing the individual chaînes operatoires. The systems used for the distribution of goods from the production to the consumption centers will then be considered, examining the terrestrial and maritime/fluvial routes, and the places connected to the storage and disposal of goods. Finally, the economic life of a sample center will be investigated as a case study. Taking advantage of the skills acquired in the first part of the course, the main stages of the economic life of this city will be studied, evaluating how – over time – local productions and imports have met the needs of its inhabitants. Particular attention will be paid to the sources, tools and methods used by archaeologists, historians, epigraphists, philologists, anthropologists, ethnologists in the reconstruction of the economy taken into account.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I B, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY OF ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose is to provide critical tools in order to examine in- depth the main historical subjects of the classical archaeology as well as the more recent research trends.

Educational objectives

Among the objectives of Ancient Topography studies, a prominent place is occupied by the dialectical relationship between city and territory. The study of productive structures and territorial infrastructure is therefore a topic of choice.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

Aim of the course is providing students with knowledge ant methods needed for deepening the study of monetary history and economics of the ancient world.

Educational objectives

The course will present the general features of Etruscan epigraphy and provide the basis for reading and interpreting
texts from sacred, funerary and inhabited contexts.

Educational objectives

The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing a critical appreciation for the cultural manifestations of
pre-Roman Italy. Through the examination of specific case studies, students will be encouraged to critically analyze the transition from archaeological source materials to historical interpretations. In accordance with the educational goals of the relevant Study Program, this course is designed to enhance and expand upon the foundational knowledge and comprehension skills acquired during the first cycle of studies (BA). It equips students to address original research questions, formulate sophisticated judgments, effectively communicate complex information and analytical methodologies, and pursue independent scholarly inquiry. The course offers a broad survey of the populations inhabiting the Italian peninsula during the first millennium BC, with a particular focus on the relationships between the various cultural areas, including their linguistic and epigraphic dimensions, and their interactions with external populations.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

Aim of the course is providing students with knowledge ant methods needed for deepening the study of monetary history and economics of the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGICAL AIRCRAFTING AND REMOTE SENSING, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Remote sensing in archaeology, data base, geographic information system.

Educational objectives

The course aims to deepen the issues related to the development of the Bronze Age and Iron Age societies in the Mediterranean area, particularly with reference to the transition from village communities to the formation of the first forms of proto-urban organization. The course is organized with lectures and seminars and is aimed at those students who wish to learn more about aspects of protohistory in the central and western Mediterranean area.

Educational objectives

The course aims to addressing the knowledge of the settlement patterns and socio-political structures of Magna Graecia through the examination of all the available sources of information and with reference to the main topics concerning the current scientific debate. The territorial patterns, settlement organizations and socio-cultural processes that that arose in the different areas of southern Italy from the 8 th century BC onwards will be considered, also through the examination of specific case studies. In particular, the issues related with the very first phases of the colonial phenomenon in Southern Italy as well as urban and territorial organisation of the cities and the cultural manifestations that can be defined through the examination of the archaeological dossier and the ancient literary sources will be examined.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I B, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

The course aims to offer tools for knowledge of the complex dynamics of urban archeology between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic, iconographic sources, and to give skills about towns in the Middle Ages and their system of relations.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
CIVILIZATION EGEE II, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The didactical goal of the archaeological section of the course “Civiltà Egee”, is represented by the study of Minoan and Mycenaean civilization, in the wider context of the
Mediterranean area. From the islands (Cyprus, Cyclades) to Anatolia (Hittite empire), and from Syrian and Palestinian coasts to the Egypt and to the far routes to Italic coasts; the didactical goal of the philological section of the course “Civiltà Egee” (channel 2), is the philological interpretation and study of the Greek Mycenaean texts (II mill. a.C.).

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is included, the course proposes to provide advanced skills regarding the forms of pharaonic culture, with particular attention to the processes of transformation that accompany the development of the founding models of civilisation. Thanks to a targeted selection of working tools and the study of direct sources, students will be able to deepen their skills and critical capacities, he/she will have acquired in the first cycle of studies, in their approach to pharaonic Egypt.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced knowledge of the cultural landscape of ancient Mediterranean with a particular focus on the role of cultural mediators played by the Phoenicians, both in the pre- and post-classical eras. During the lessons, the student will acquire the specific skills and the methodology to formulate a critical thinking, and evaluate issues, developing independent judgments, ideas, problems and original reflections.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of the civilization on the past, the scene of significant processes of cultural and political confrontation.

Educational objectives

The course of geography teaching, addressing the main issues concerning the learning / teaching processes of geography, highlights the relationships between research and disciplinary teaching and identifies teaching methodologies and tools able to promote in students an appropriate use of vocabulary and categories interpretations of the discipline in order to be able to understand and contextualise the environmental and anthropological characteristics of the territory.

Course topics: geographic skills and the assumptions of the vertical geography curriculum; learning units; teaching practices; direct observation; indirect observation and the tools of geo-graphicity (iconic instruments, literary-linguistic tools, ludiform instruments); space and time; geotechnologies; values in geographic education.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK HISTORY ADVANCED I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Greek history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED ROMAN HISTORY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Roman history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

The course aims to introduce students to the historical, cultural, and religious complexity of the Caucasus region, examining its specific features in light of interactions with the major neighboring empires, particularly the Roman-Byzantine and Iranian worlds. Through the study of the political organization of the territory and the analysis of the religious dimension of these cultures, the course seeks to provide students with the tools and methodologies necessary for historical research within the Caucasian context. It promotes the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently within the diverse cultural landscape of the Caucasus.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY AND RELIGIONS OF ANCIENT IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to provide students with tools for in-depth knowledge of the history and religion of ancient Iran.

Educational objectives

The main scope of the course aims to provide the students with a more in-depth picture of the diachronic and cultural development of the Iranian history, identifying specific themes, events or periods that had a remarkable impact on the Iranian civilization. Following the methodology of the historical studies, the student will achieve specialized competences refining his skills in the analysis of historical dynamics and gaining a thorough knowledge of the issues related to the historiographical tradition of ancient Iran.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED MEDIEVAL HISTORY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to study in depth and with extensive use of sources a significant theme of mediaeval history.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
CIVILIZATION EGEE II, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The didactical goal of the archaeological section of the course “Civiltà Egee”, is represented by the study of Minoan and Mycenaean civilization, in the wider context of the
Mediterranean area. From the islands (Cyprus, Cyclades) to Anatolia (Hittite empire), and from Syrian and Palestinian coasts to the Egypt and to the far routes to Italic coasts; the didactical goal of the philological section of the course “Civiltà Egee” (channel 2), is the philological interpretation and study of the Greek Mycenaean texts (II mill. a.C.).

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of Accadico, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course aims to provide an overview of the Akkadian literature.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
SUMERICO , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course aims to look at some passages from a specific Sumerian literature from a linguistic historic-religious and ritualistic perspective.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ITTITOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course aims to provide students with an intermediate knowledge of the Hittite language.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
EPIGRAPHY AND SEMITICAL PHILOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge of the epigraphic evidence and of its historical and philological problems in the context of the ancient Near East. Ability to analyze such documents.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of IRANIC EPIGRAPHY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The module aims to provide students with the basic lines of linguistic-philological kind of the Iranian ethnolinguistic area.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is included, the course proposes to provide advanced skills regarding the forms of pharaonic culture, with particular attention to the processes of transformation that accompany the development of the founding models of civilisation. Thanks to a targeted selection of working tools and the study of direct sources, students will be able to deepen their skills and critical capacities, he/she will have acquired in the first cycle of studies, in their approach to pharaonic Egypt.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
PREHISTORY AND PROTOHISTORY OF WESTERN ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge and understanding of the main formation processes of the first sedentary communities and early hierarchical pre-state societies in the Near East. Analysis of the regional diversities (cultural, social, environmental, and economic) that brought to the early urban and state societies. The regions involved are: Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Levant, Egypt, and Iran.

Educational objectives

The course Archeology of the Sacred: forms and spaces of cult in the ancient Near East addresses the complex system of analysis of indicators of the sacred in the archaeological field. Starting from the pioneering studies of Colin Renfrew, the course intends to illustrate and analyze the methodological systems and the theoretical framework of reference in order to provide students of ancient world religions and archeology with the tools for understanding the phenomena of the sacred, in its various aspects and meanings, in the cultures of the ancient Near East.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PHENICIO-PUNIC ARCHEOLOGY ADVANCED , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Specific knowledge of the archaeology of Motya, as a case study in Phoenician and Punic Archaeology.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ISLAMIC ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose of the course is a deepening of the archaeological data and sources of the first Islamic period, aimed at the reconstruction of the intended use of the buildings and of the iconographic programs (coinage included).

Educational objectives

Aim of the course is providing students with knowledge ant methods needed for deepening the study of monetary history and economics of the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students a basic knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PREHISTORY OF ART: CONTEXTS, ANALYSES AND INTERPRETATIONS, with the help of advanced textbooks. Moreover, it will make the student able to apply the acquired knowledge in an expert and reflective way, making autonomous judgments, communicating ideas, problems and reflections in a clear and correct way, and developing the knowledge required to go further in the studies.
The specific objective of the course is the introduction to the theory, methods, and interpretative models for the study of prehistoric art, from the first symbolic forms to the various artistic manifestations that have characterized the deep history of the cultures of the past. A particular emphasis is dedicated to rock art and the different forms of human representation in the Mediterranean and African areas, with targeted incursions into specific case studies from the other continents.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
PREHISTORY AND PROTOHISTORY OF WESTERN ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge and understanding of the main formation processes of the first sedentary communities and early hierarchical pre-state societies in the Near East. Analysis of the regional diversities (cultural, social, environmental, and economic) that brought to the early urban and state societies. The regions involved are: Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Levant, Egypt, and Iran.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGICAL AIRCRAFTING AND REMOTE SENSING, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Remote sensing in archaeology, data base, geographic information system.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED MUSEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of issues relating to the use of Cultural Heritage.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED GLOTTOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is included, the course proposes to provide advanced skills regarding the forms of pharaonic culture, with particular attention to the processes of transformation that accompany the development of the founding models of civilisation. Thanks to a targeted selection of working tools and the study of direct sources, students will be able to deepen their skills and critical capacities, he/she will have acquired in the first cycle of studies, in their approach to pharaonic Egypt.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
SUMERICO , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course aims to look at some passages from a specific Sumerian literature from a linguistic historic-religious and ritualistic perspective.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of Accadico, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course aims to provide an overview of the Akkadian literature.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ITTITOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course aims to provide students with an intermediate knowledge of the Hittite language.

Educational objectives

The course Archeology of the Sacred: forms and spaces of cult in the ancient Near East addresses the complex system of analysis of indicators of the sacred in the archaeological field. Starting from the pioneering studies of Colin Renfrew, the course intends to illustrate and analyze the methodological systems and the theoretical framework of reference in order to provide students of ancient world religions and archeology with the tools for understanding the phenomena of the sacred, in its various aspects and meanings, in the cultures of the ancient Near East.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced knowledge of the cultural landscape of ancient Mediterranean with a particular focus on the role of cultural mediators played by the Phoenicians, both in the pre- and post-classical eras. During the lessons, the student will acquire the specific skills and the methodology to formulate a critical thinking, and evaluate issues, developing independent judgments, ideas, problems and original reflections.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
EPIGRAPHY AND SEMITICAL PHILOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge of the epigraphic evidence and of its historical and philological problems in the context of the ancient Near East. Ability to analyze such documents.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ISLAMIC ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose of the course is a deepening of the archaeological data and sources of the first Islamic period, aimed at the reconstruction of the intended use of the buildings and of the iconographic programs (coinage included).

Educational objectives

The course aims to introduce students to the historical, cultural, and religious complexity of the Caucasus region, examining its specific features in light of interactions with the major neighboring empires, particularly the Roman-Byzantine and Iranian worlds. Through the study of the political organization of the territory and the analysis of the religious dimension of these cultures, the course seeks to provide students with the tools and methodologies necessary for historical research within the Caucasian context. It promotes the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently within the diverse cultural landscape of the Caucasus.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of IRANIC EPIGRAPHY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The module aims to provide students with the basic lines of linguistic-philological kind of the Iranian ethnolinguistic area.

Educational objectives

The course aims at offering a more in-depth picture of the cultural, social, and political developments of
pre-Islamic Iran and Central Asia through the analysis of sources and evidence produced in those contexts.
The course focuses on the critical investigation of specific corpora characterized by language or typology -
e.g., epigraphic, glyptic, numismatic. Following a holistic methodology that considers textual contents,
iconography, material, and cultural aspects, the student acquires specialized competencies by refining
critical skills in ancient history, epigraphy, and, more specifically, Iranian Studies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY AND RELIGIONS OF ANCIENT IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to provide students with tools for in-depth knowledge of the history and religion of ancient Iran.

Educational objectives

The main scope of the course aims to provide the students with a more in-depth picture of the diachronic and cultural development of the Iranian history, identifying specific themes, events or periods that had a remarkable impact on the Iranian civilization. Following the methodology of the historical studies, the student will achieve specialized competences refining his skills in the analysis of historical dynamics and gaining a thorough knowledge of the issues related to the historiographical tradition of ancient Iran.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF INDIA AND CENTRAL ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to provide detailed knowledge of the material culture and artistic expression of a particular period in the archaeology of India and Central Asia. Studies aim at providing a critical understanding of the themes and problems discussed, through an extensive analysis of materials and a reconstruction of the history of the studies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREISLAMIC IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
The course aims to provide an overview of the most important issues relating to the archeology of the Iranian pre-Islamic world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of the civilization on the past, the scene of significant processes of cultural and political confrontation.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Course of Study in which it is included, the
course aims to provide, in the area of MATERIALITY AND SYMBOLS IN PREHISTORY,
knowledge and comprehension skills that complement and/or reinforce those acquired in the
first cycle of studies, enabling the student(s) to deal with original topics also in a research
context, making judgments in a more complex and articulate form, communicating the
knowledge and processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics independently.
The course aims to present theories, methods and interpretive models for the study of
material culture through experimental archaeology and the investigation of related symbolic
forms.

Educational objectives

The module will address aspects related to the contexts, analyses and interpretations of early
symbolic evidence and various artistic manifestations that have characterized the deep history
of past cultures.

Educational objectives

The module will address the study and interpretation of materials through experimental
archaeology, with a focus on the methodological aspects of the discipline, its development
and its connections with other disciplines of archaeology.

Educational objectives

This interdisciplinary course explores the connections between the environment, technology, and
human communities in prehistory, with a particular focus on agro-pastoral societies in Europe
between Neolithic and Copper Age. By integrating theoretical principles and diverse
methodologies, the course provides the necessary tools to contextualize technology within a
broader cultural, economic, and social framework. Additionally, it fosters critical analytical skills
for examining production and consumption processes in prehistoric societies, along with specific
abilities for studying and interpreting archaeological artifacts.
The first part of the course establishes the ecological and archaeological framework, analyzing the
environmental and socio-economic contexts in which the first food-producing economies
emerged. Topics covered will include human impact on the environment, the availability and
exploitation of natural resources, settlement choices, subsistence strategies, social organization,
and communication both within and between communities.
The second part of the course regards technology and production processes of artifacts, with s
focus on technological innovations and their impact on human behavior. It will examine in detail
raw materials processing, manufacturing techniques, organisation of craft production, and
systems of knowledge transfer. Particular attention will be given to the relationship between
material production and sociocultural dynamics, highlighting the connections between
technological innovations and changes in the prehistoric communities.

Educational objectives

This module will provide a comprehensive overview of the main historic phenomena and
trajectories of the late Prehistory and Protohistory of the Mediterranean Europe. Specific attention
will be devoted to socio-economic and cultural transformations and to phenomena of cross-cultural

interactions. Students will be updated on the most important debates and discussions currently
taking place within the discipline.

Educational objectives

The module provides a comprehensive overview of the archaeology of the Bronze Age and Early
Iron Age communities of the Mediterranean Europe, with particular focus on those that developed
in the Aegean basin. Specifically, through a series of lectures and seminars, the cultural evolution
of human communities during the formative period of Aegean civilizations will be outlined,
addressing the age of the great palatial societies of Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece and
their post-palatial twilight, extending the analysis up to the threshold of the Geometric period.
These topics will also be discussed in relation to the contemporary societies of the central
Mediterranean. Students will be updated on the most important debates and ongoing scientific
discussions within the field.

Educational objectives

This module will provide a comprehensive overview of the main historic phenomena and
trajectories of the late Prehistory and Protohistory of the Mediterranean Europe. Specific attention
will be devoted to socio-economic and cultural transformations and to phenomena of cross-cultural

interactions. Students will be updated on the most important debates and discussions currently
taking place within the discipline.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK HISTORY ADVANCED I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Greek history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED ROMAN HISTORY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Roman history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is included, the course proposes to provide advanced skills regarding the forms of pharaonic culture, with particular attention to the processes of transformation that accompany the development of the founding models of civilisation. Thanks to a targeted selection of working tools and the study of direct sources, students will be able to deepen their skills and critical capacities, he/she will have acquired in the first cycle of studies, in their approach to pharaonic Egypt.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of the civilization on the past, the scene of significant processes of cultural and political confrontation.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of EVOLUTIONARY ARCHAEOLOGY that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Students will acquire advanced knowledge of recent developments in Palaeolithic archaeology, with a focus on food procurement strategies, including the development of hunting
weapons.

Educational objectives

The course deals at an advanced level with topics related to European protohistory, and more
specifically with the BRONZE AND IRON AGES IN EUROPE. In a general sense, it aims
to strengthen students' critical, responsible and informed studying skills and to highlight the
strengths and weaknesses of current research in archaeology through the example of
protohistoric societies.
The study is realized working directly with archaeological data in a seminar format: each year
a different topic is explored through working-group assignments, classroom presentations and
a final written paper, developing skills of synthesis, clarity and effectiveness. Students are
also encouraged to use basic statistical tools to validate their arguments.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course objective is to allow the student a thorough knowledge of the Latin language and literature.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
EPIGRAPHY AND SEMITICAL PHILOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge of the epigraphic evidence and of its historical and philological problems in the context of the ancient Near East. Ability to analyze such documents.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Demonstrated Knowledge:Fundamental of designing and querying relational databases. Fundamental of HTML and organizing information into hypertext.

Educational objectives

Some of the key themes of paleoanthropological research will be developed, with the examination of the fossil documentation that leads from the first bipedal hominids to the Homo sapiens species, which will be accompanied by a discussion of some of the methods used in the biology of ancient human populations

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of “LM-Archaeology” in which it is inserted, the course aims to provide, within African Prehistory and Archaeology, knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and to enable the student to deal with original topics even in a research context, making judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating the knowledge and processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics independently.
In particular, the course aims to provide in a multi and interdisciplinary perspective an overview of the issues related to the “deep history” of North Africa.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
PREHISTORY AND PROTOHISTORY OF WESTERN ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge and understanding of the main formation processes of the first sedentary communities and early hierarchical pre-state societies in the Near East. Analysis of the regional diversities (cultural, social, environmental, and economic) that brought to the early urban and state societies. The regions involved are: Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Levant, Egypt, and Iran.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PHENICIO-PUNIC ARCHEOLOGY ADVANCED , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Specific knowledge of the archaeology of Motya, as a case study in Phoenician and Punic Archaeology.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PALAEOBOTANY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

To gain a knowledge of various aspects of the relationship between human communities and plants used in the past in the Mediterranean area, through the identification and interpretation of archaeobotanical remains from various archaeological sites with different ages and environmental contexts.

Educational objectives

Some of the key themes of paleoanthropological research will be developed, with the examination of the fossil documentation that leads from the first bipedal hominids to the Homo sapiens species, which will be accompanied by a discussion of some of the methods used in the biology of ancient human populations

Educational objectives

Consistent with the competencies and objectives of the Study Program, the GEOCHEMISTRY AND ARCHEOLOGY course aims at providing the knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, in order to allow to students the capability to develop original themes, even in a research context, to formulate critical reviews in a more complex and articulated form, to communicate the knowledge and processes required to their acquisition, to study the topics independently.
The course includes both lectures and practical activities in microanalytical laboratories. The goal is to provide students theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of archaeometric studies of pottery, rock and metal artifacts with applications to origin identification of raw materials (stone rocks, volcanic materials, metals) within the Mediterranean region. The course also includes a focus on the radiometric dating techniques and on the use of isotopic geochemistry in the study of paleodietes.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Demonstrated Knowledge:Fundamental of designing and querying relational databases. Fundamental of HTML and organizing information into hypertext.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of EVOLUTIONARY ARCHAEOLOGY that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Students will acquire advanced knowledge of recent developments in Palaeolithic archaeology, with a focus on food procurement strategies, including the development of hunting
weapons.

Educational objectives

This course offers specialized training on the interactions between humans and the environment
in the past, with a particular focus on the Neolithic period. Through an interdisciplinary approach
that integrates archaeological, paleoecological, and bioarchaeological data, students will acquire
both theoretical and practical skills to reconstruct the socio-economic dynamics of early
agricultural and pastoral societies. They will also be trained to critically analyze data, apply
appropriate methodologies, and develop both written and oral competencies.
The specific objectives of the course are:
- Assess the impact of early agricultural and pastoral practices on ecosystems.
- Examine the origins and spread of agriculture and animal domestication in Europe.
- Analyze settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and the organization of Neolithic
communities.
- Understand cultural and technological changes associated with the Neolithic transition and their
transformation over time.

Educational objectives

In line with the educational objectives of the degree program in which it is included, this course
aims ai providing students with knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of Palaeothnology,
enhancing and/or expanding those acquired during the bachelor’s degree. Students will acquire the
ability to engage with original research topics, formulate complex and well-structured judgments,
effectively communicate acquired knowledge and develop autonomy in study and research.
The course includes the analysis of archaeological contexts from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age,
also from an anthropological perspective.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIMENTATION IN ARCHAEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course is aimed to present the methodology of the experimental archaeology, its development and spread in the academy, the connections between the experimental archaeology and
the other archaeological disciplines. Moreover, a key point of the course is to explain what an “experimental protocol” means and how to apply it for the interpretation of the archaeological relics.

Educational objectives

The course deals at an advanced level with topics related to European protohistory, and more
specifically with the BRONZE AND IRON AGES IN EUROPE. In a general sense, it aims
to strengthen students' critical, responsible and informed studying skills and to highlight the
strengths and weaknesses of current research in archaeology through the example of
protohistoric societies.
The study is realized working directly with archaeological data in a seminar format: each year
a different topic is explored through working-group assignments, classroom presentations and
a final written paper, developing skills of synthesis, clarity and effectiveness. Students are
also encouraged to use basic statistical tools to validate their arguments.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational purposes of the “LM-2 Archaeology”, aim of the course is to give to the students basic knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ETHNOARCHAEOLOGY, with the help of advanced textbooks. Moreover, it will make the student able to apply the acquired knowledge competently and thoughtfully, making autonomous judgments, communicating ideas, problems and thought in a clear and correct way, and developing the knowledge required to go further in the studies.

The course aims to provide theoretical, methodological and cultural elements related to ethnoarcheology, providing an updated overview of field research strategies, focused on the study of multiple socio-cultural contexts in different environmental and regional contexts. The study of 'traditional' societies and forms of 'local knowledge' will be used to provide critical elements for the analysis and interpretation of contexts of archaeological interest.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of “LM-Archaeology” in which it is inserted, the course aims to provide, within African Prehistory and Archaeology, knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and to enable the student to deal with original topics even in a research context, making judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating the knowledge and processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics independently.
In particular, the course aims to provide in a multi and interdisciplinary perspective an overview of the issues related to the “deep history” of North Africa.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students a basic knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PREHISTORY OF ART: CONTEXTS, ANALYSES AND INTERPRETATIONS, with the help of advanced textbooks. Moreover, it will make the student able to apply the acquired knowledge in an expert and reflective way, making autonomous judgments, communicating ideas, problems and reflections in a clear and correct way, and developing the knowledge required to go further in the studies.
The specific objective of the course is the introduction to the theory, methods, and interpretative models for the study of prehistoric art, from the first symbolic forms to the various artistic manifestations that have characterized the deep history of the cultures of the past. A particular emphasis is dedicated to rock art and the different forms of human representation in the Mediterranean and African areas, with targeted incursions into specific case studies from the other continents.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
PREHISTORY AND PROTOHISTORY OF WESTERN ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge and understanding of the main formation processes of the first sedentary communities and early hierarchical pre-state societies in the Near East. Analysis of the regional diversities (cultural, social, environmental, and economic) that brought to the early urban and state societies. The regions involved are: Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Levant, Egypt, and Iran.

Educational objectives

The course aims to deepen the issues related to the development of the Bronze Age and Iron Age societies in the Mediterranean area, particularly with reference to the transition from village communities to the formation of the first forms of proto-urban organization. The course is organized with lectures and seminars and is aimed at those students who wish to learn more about aspects of protohistory in the central and western Mediterranean area.

Educational objectives

The course provides specialised training on technological traditions and innovations that shaped
craft production in prehistoric communities, with a focus on case studies from the Neolithic and
Copper Age. Using an interdisciplinary approach that combines the analysis of manufacturing
traces with theories from cognitive archaeology, anthropology, and the sociology of technology,
students will gain the necessary tools to interpret technological traditions and innovations in
terms of human behavior and socio-cultural dynamics. Theoretical lectures will be integrated with
seminars and practicals.
The specific objectives of the course are:
-Acquiring the fundamentals of technological analysis applied to archaeological materials, with
particular attention to raw material processing and manufacturing techniques.
-Understanding craft production systems in prehistoric communities by exploring strategies,
production organization, and knowledge transmission.
-Exploring theories and models for interpreting technological traditions and innovations in past
communities.
-Analysing the archaeological evidence to study technological changes and their impact on past
societies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
LITHIC TECHNOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Students will acquire a basic knowledge of human evolution during the Pleistocene, from African origins to the peopling of most continents, taking into account archaeological evidence, environmental changes, human adaptation, technological developments, and the emergence of symbolic behaviour.

Educational objectives

The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing a critical appreciation for the cultural manifestations of
pre-Roman Italy. Through the examination of specific case studies, students will be encouraged to critically analyze the transition from archaeological source materials to historical interpretations. In accordance with the educational goals of the relevant Study Program, this course is designed to enhance and expand upon the foundational knowledge and comprehension skills acquired during the first cycle of studies (BA). It equips students to address original research questions, formulate sophisticated judgments, effectively communicate complex information and analytical methodologies, and pursue independent scholarly inquiry. The course offers a broad survey of the populations inhabiting the Italian peninsula during the first millennium BC, with a particular focus on the relationships between the various cultural areas, including their linguistic and epigraphic dimensions, and their interactions with external populations.

Educational objectives

The course aims to addressing the knowledge of the settlement patterns and socio-political structures of Magna Graecia through the examination of all the available sources of information and with reference to the main topics concerning the current scientific debate. The territorial patterns, settlement organizations and socio-cultural processes that that arose in the different areas of southern Italy from the 8 th century BC onwards will be considered, also through the examination of specific case studies. In particular, the issues related with the very first phases of the colonial phenomenon in Southern Italy as well as urban and territorial organisation of the cities and the cultural manifestations that can be defined through the examination of the archaeological dossier and the ancient literary sources will be examined.

Educational objectives

The course will deal with the issues related to the archeology of production, trade and consumption, retracing the journey made by the main classes of artefacts studied from archaeologists from the moment of their making to that of final burial. After a brief introduction on the history of material culture, the production cycles of these materials (ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fabrics, etc.) will be analyzed, retracing the individual chaînes operatoires. The systems used for the distribution of goods from the production to the consumption centers will then be considered, examining the terrestrial and maritime/fluvial routes, and the places connected to the storage and disposal of goods. Finally, the economic life of a sample center will be investigated as a case study. Taking advantage of the skills acquired in the first part of the course, the main stages of the economic life of this city will be studied, evaluating how – over time – local productions and imports have met the needs of its inhabitants. Particular attention will be paid to the sources, tools and methods used by archaeologists, historians, epigraphists, philologists, anthropologists, ethnologists in the reconstruction of the economy taken into account.

Educational objectives

The course aims to offer tools for knowledge of the complex dynamics of urban archeology between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic, iconographic sources, and to give skills about towns in the Middle Ages and their system of relations.

Educational objectives

The course aims at the acquisition of theoretical and methodological foundations of the Landscape Topography between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic and iconographic sources. In addition, the latest landscape reconstruction techniques will be presented.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGICAL AIRCRAFTING AND REMOTE SENSING, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Remote sensing in archaeology, data base, geographic information system.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED MUSEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of issues relating to the use of Cultural Heritage.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
CIVILIZATION EGEE II, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The didactical goal of the archaeological section of the course “Civiltà Egee”, is represented by the study of Minoan and Mycenaean civilization, in the wider context of the
Mediterranean area. From the islands (Cyprus, Cyclades) to Anatolia (Hittite empire), and from Syrian and Palestinian coasts to the Egypt and to the far routes to Italic coasts; the didactical goal of the philological section of the course “Civiltà Egee” (channel 2), is the philological interpretation and study of the Greek Mycenaean texts (II mill. a.C.).

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PHENICIO-PUNIC ARCHEOLOGY ADVANCED , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Specific knowledge of the archaeology of Motya, as a case study in Phoenician and Punic Archaeology.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF INDIA AND CENTRAL ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to provide detailed knowledge of the material culture and artistic expression of a particular period in the archaeology of India and Central Asia. Studies aim at providing a critical understanding of the themes and problems discussed, through an extensive analysis of materials and a reconstruction of the history of the studies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREISLAMIC IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
The course aims to provide an overview of the most important issues relating to the archeology of the Iranian pre-Islamic world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of the civilization on the past, the scene of significant processes of cultural and political confrontation.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PALAEOBOTANY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

To gain a knowledge of various aspects of the relationship between human communities and plants used in the past in the Mediterranean area, through the identification and interpretation of archaeobotanical remains from various archaeological sites with different ages and environmental contexts.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the competencies and objectives of the Study Program, the GEOCHEMISTRY AND ARCHEOLOGY course aims at providing the knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, in order to allow to students the capability to develop original themes, even in a research context, to formulate critical reviews in a more complex and articulated form, to communicate the knowledge and processes required to their acquisition, to study the topics independently.
The course includes both lectures and practical activities in microanalytical laboratories. The goal is to provide students theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of archaeometric studies of pottery, rock and metal artifacts with applications to origin identification of raw materials (stone rocks, volcanic materials, metals) within the Mediterranean region. The course also includes a focus on the radiometric dating techniques and on the use of isotopic geochemistry in the study of paleodietes.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PALAEOBOTANY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

To gain a knowledge of various aspects of the relationship between human communities and plants used in the past in the Mediterranean area, through the identification and interpretation of archaeobotanical remains from various archaeological sites with different ages and environmental contexts.

Educational objectives

Some of the key themes of paleoanthropological research will be developed, with the examination of the fossil documentation that leads from the first bipedal hominids to the Homo sapiens species, which will be accompanied by a discussion of some of the methods used in the biology of ancient human populations

Educational objectives

Consistent with the competencies and objectives of the Study Program, the GEOCHEMISTRY AND ARCHEOLOGY course aims at providing the knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, in order to allow to students the capability to develop original themes, even in a research context, to formulate critical reviews in a more complex and articulated form, to communicate the knowledge and processes required to their acquisition, to study the topics independently.
The course includes both lectures and practical activities in microanalytical laboratories. The goal is to provide students theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of archaeometric studies of pottery, rock and metal artifacts with applications to origin identification of raw materials (stone rocks, volcanic materials, metals) within the Mediterranean region. The course also includes a focus on the radiometric dating techniques and on the use of isotopic geochemistry in the study of paleodietes.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Demonstrated Knowledge:Fundamental of designing and querying relational databases. Fundamental of HTML and organizing information into hypertext.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of EVOLUTIONARY ARCHAEOLOGY that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Students will acquire advanced knowledge of recent developments in Palaeolithic archaeology, with a focus on food procurement strategies, including the development of hunting
weapons.

Educational objectives

This course offers specialized training on the interactions between humans and the environment
in the past, with a particular focus on the Neolithic period. Through an interdisciplinary approach
that integrates archaeological, paleoecological, and bioarchaeological data, students will acquire
both theoretical and practical skills to reconstruct the socio-economic dynamics of early
agricultural and pastoral societies. They will also be trained to critically analyze data, apply
appropriate methodologies, and develop both written and oral competencies.
The specific objectives of the course are:
- Assess the impact of early agricultural and pastoral practices on ecosystems.
- Examine the origins and spread of agriculture and animal domestication in Europe.
- Analyze settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and the organization of Neolithic
communities.
- Understand cultural and technological changes associated with the Neolithic transition and their
transformation over time.

Educational objectives

In line with the educational objectives of the degree program in which it is included, this course
aims ai providing students with knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of Palaeothnology,
enhancing and/or expanding those acquired during the bachelor’s degree. Students will acquire the
ability to engage with original research topics, formulate complex and well-structured judgments,
effectively communicate acquired knowledge and develop autonomy in study and research.
The course includes the analysis of archaeological contexts from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age,
also from an anthropological perspective.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIMENTATION IN ARCHAEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course is aimed to present the methodology of the experimental archaeology, its development and spread in the academy, the connections between the experimental archaeology and
the other archaeological disciplines. Moreover, a key point of the course is to explain what an “experimental protocol” means and how to apply it for the interpretation of the archaeological relics.

Educational objectives

The course deals at an advanced level with topics related to European protohistory, and more
specifically with the BRONZE AND IRON AGES IN EUROPE. In a general sense, it aims
to strengthen students' critical, responsible and informed studying skills and to highlight the
strengths and weaknesses of current research in archaeology through the example of
protohistoric societies.
The study is realized working directly with archaeological data in a seminar format: each year
a different topic is explored through working-group assignments, classroom presentations and
a final written paper, developing skills of synthesis, clarity and effectiveness. Students are
also encouraged to use basic statistical tools to validate their arguments.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational purposes of the “LM-2 Archaeology”, aim of the course is to give to the students basic knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ETHNOARCHAEOLOGY, with the help of advanced textbooks. Moreover, it will make the student able to apply the acquired knowledge competently and thoughtfully, making autonomous judgments, communicating ideas, problems and thought in a clear and correct way, and developing the knowledge required to go further in the studies.

The course aims to provide theoretical, methodological and cultural elements related to ethnoarcheology, providing an updated overview of field research strategies, focused on the study of multiple socio-cultural contexts in different environmental and regional contexts. The study of 'traditional' societies and forms of 'local knowledge' will be used to provide critical elements for the analysis and interpretation of contexts of archaeological interest.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of “LM-Archaeology” in which it is inserted, the course aims to provide, within African Prehistory and Archaeology, knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and to enable the student to deal with original topics even in a research context, making judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating the knowledge and processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics independently.
In particular, the course aims to provide in a multi and interdisciplinary perspective an overview of the issues related to the “deep history” of North Africa.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students a basic knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PREHISTORY OF ART: CONTEXTS, ANALYSES AND INTERPRETATIONS, with the help of advanced textbooks. Moreover, it will make the student able to apply the acquired knowledge in an expert and reflective way, making autonomous judgments, communicating ideas, problems and reflections in a clear and correct way, and developing the knowledge required to go further in the studies.
The specific objective of the course is the introduction to the theory, methods, and interpretative models for the study of prehistoric art, from the first symbolic forms to the various artistic manifestations that have characterized the deep history of the cultures of the past. A particular emphasis is dedicated to rock art and the different forms of human representation in the Mediterranean and African areas, with targeted incursions into specific case studies from the other continents.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
PREHISTORY AND PROTOHISTORY OF WESTERN ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge and understanding of the main formation processes of the first sedentary communities and early hierarchical pre-state societies in the Near East. Analysis of the regional diversities (cultural, social, environmental, and economic) that brought to the early urban and state societies. The regions involved are: Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Levant, Egypt, and Iran.

Educational objectives

The course aims to deepen the issues related to the development of the Bronze Age and Iron Age societies in the Mediterranean area, particularly with reference to the transition from village communities to the formation of the first forms of proto-urban organization. The course is organized with lectures and seminars and is aimed at those students who wish to learn more about aspects of protohistory in the central and western Mediterranean area.

Educational objectives

The course provides specialised training on technological traditions and innovations that shaped
craft production in prehistoric communities, with a focus on case studies from the Neolithic and
Copper Age. Using an interdisciplinary approach that combines the analysis of manufacturing
traces with theories from cognitive archaeology, anthropology, and the sociology of technology,
students will gain the necessary tools to interpret technological traditions and innovations in
terms of human behavior and socio-cultural dynamics. Theoretical lectures will be integrated with
seminars and practicals.
The specific objectives of the course are:
-Acquiring the fundamentals of technological analysis applied to archaeological materials, with
particular attention to raw material processing and manufacturing techniques.
-Understanding craft production systems in prehistoric communities by exploring strategies,
production organization, and knowledge transmission.
-Exploring theories and models for interpreting technological traditions and innovations in past
communities.
-Analysing the archaeological evidence to study technological changes and their impact on past
societies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
LITHIC TECHNOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Students will acquire a basic knowledge of human evolution during the Pleistocene, from African origins to the peopling of most continents, taking into account archaeological evidence, environmental changes, human adaptation, technological developments, and the emergence of symbolic behaviour.

Educational objectives

The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing a critical appreciation for the cultural manifestations of
pre-Roman Italy. Through the examination of specific case studies, students will be encouraged to critically analyze the transition from archaeological source materials to historical interpretations. In accordance with the educational goals of the relevant Study Program, this course is designed to enhance and expand upon the foundational knowledge and comprehension skills acquired during the first cycle of studies (BA). It equips students to address original research questions, formulate sophisticated judgments, effectively communicate complex information and analytical methodologies, and pursue independent scholarly inquiry. The course offers a broad survey of the populations inhabiting the Italian peninsula during the first millennium BC, with a particular focus on the relationships between the various cultural areas, including their linguistic and epigraphic dimensions, and their interactions with external populations.

Educational objectives

The course aims to addressing the knowledge of the settlement patterns and socio-political structures of Magna Graecia through the examination of all the available sources of information and with reference to the main topics concerning the current scientific debate. The territorial patterns, settlement organizations and socio-cultural processes that that arose in the different areas of southern Italy from the 8 th century BC onwards will be considered, also through the examination of specific case studies. In particular, the issues related with the very first phases of the colonial phenomenon in Southern Italy as well as urban and territorial organisation of the cities and the cultural manifestations that can be defined through the examination of the archaeological dossier and the ancient literary sources will be examined.

Educational objectives

The course will deal with the issues related to the archeology of production, trade and consumption, retracing the journey made by the main classes of artefacts studied from archaeologists from the moment of their making to that of final burial. After a brief introduction on the history of material culture, the production cycles of these materials (ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fabrics, etc.) will be analyzed, retracing the individual chaînes operatoires. The systems used for the distribution of goods from the production to the consumption centers will then be considered, examining the terrestrial and maritime/fluvial routes, and the places connected to the storage and disposal of goods. Finally, the economic life of a sample center will be investigated as a case study. Taking advantage of the skills acquired in the first part of the course, the main stages of the economic life of this city will be studied, evaluating how – over time – local productions and imports have met the needs of its inhabitants. Particular attention will be paid to the sources, tools and methods used by archaeologists, historians, epigraphists, philologists, anthropologists, ethnologists in the reconstruction of the economy taken into account.

Educational objectives

The course aims to offer tools for knowledge of the complex dynamics of urban archeology between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic, iconographic sources, and to give skills about towns in the Middle Ages and their system of relations.

Educational objectives

The course aims at the acquisition of theoretical and methodological foundations of the Landscape Topography between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic and iconographic sources. In addition, the latest landscape reconstruction techniques will be presented.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGICAL AIRCRAFTING AND REMOTE SENSING, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Remote sensing in archaeology, data base, geographic information system.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED MUSEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of issues relating to the use of Cultural Heritage.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
CIVILIZATION EGEE II, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The didactical goal of the archaeological section of the course “Civiltà Egee”, is represented by the study of Minoan and Mycenaean civilization, in the wider context of the
Mediterranean area. From the islands (Cyprus, Cyclades) to Anatolia (Hittite empire), and from Syrian and Palestinian coasts to the Egypt and to the far routes to Italic coasts; the didactical goal of the philological section of the course “Civiltà Egee” (channel 2), is the philological interpretation and study of the Greek Mycenaean texts (II mill. a.C.).

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PHENICIO-PUNIC ARCHEOLOGY ADVANCED , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Specific knowledge of the archaeology of Motya, as a case study in Phoenician and Punic Archaeology.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF INDIA AND CENTRAL ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to provide detailed knowledge of the material culture and artistic expression of a particular period in the archaeology of India and Central Asia. Studies aim at providing a critical understanding of the themes and problems discussed, through an extensive analysis of materials and a reconstruction of the history of the studies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREISLAMIC IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
The course aims to provide an overview of the most important issues relating to the archeology of the Iranian pre-Islamic world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of the civilization on the past, the scene of significant processes of cultural and political confrontation.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course objective is to allow the student a thorough knowledge of the Latin language and literature.

Educational objectives

The course aimsto
presentan overviewof the writingsofancient
Christianliterature and theirauthors, identifyingthe particularcontent,the compositional technique,the relationshipof continuityand discontinuitywith theliterary productionof the cultural environmentin which theywere born.During the lessonssome textswill be consideredto bethe subjectof literary analysis, linguistics,history.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of TEXTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES GREEK, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

- to study in depth some significant literary genres within the historical framework of Medieval Greek literature;
- to acquire a knowledge of the distinctive traits of the system of literary genres within their historical tradition;
- to acquire the skill to compare the Medieval Greek literary tradition with other traditions;
- to deepen the knowledge of textual criticism by applying its principles to traditions other than the classical one.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK EPIGRAPHY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Aim of the course is to provide students with a brief methodological framework for the study of the discipline and to engage them in a topic research for which everyone is enabled to make his contribution.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ADVANCED LATIN EPIGRAPHY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course is an advanced scientific and methodological expertise in research of Roman epigraphy.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED ROMAN HISTORY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Roman history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

Aim of the course is providing students with knowledge ant methods needed for deepening the study of monetary history and economics of the ancient world.

Educational objectives

The course will deal with the issues related to the archeology of production, trade and consumption, retracing the journey made by the main classes of artefacts studied from archaeologists from the moment of their making to that of final burial. After a brief introduction on the history of material culture, the production cycles of these materials (ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fabrics, etc.) will be analyzed, retracing the individual chaînes operatoires. The systems used for the distribution of goods from the production to the consumption centers will then be considered, examining the terrestrial and maritime/fluvial routes, and the places connected to the storage and disposal of goods. Finally, the economic life of a sample center will be investigated as a case study. Taking advantage of the skills acquired in the first part of the course, the main stages of the economic life of this city will be studied, evaluating how – over time – local productions and imports have met the needs of its inhabitants. Particular attention will be paid to the sources, tools and methods used by archaeologists, historians, epigraphists, philologists, anthropologists, ethnologists in the reconstruction of the economy taken into account.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I B, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY OF ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose is to provide critical tools in order to examine in- depth the main historical subjects of the classical archaeology as well as the more recent research trends.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGICAL AIRCRAFTING AND REMOTE SENSING, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Remote sensing in archaeology, data base, geographic information system.

Educational objectives

Among the objectives of Ancient Topography studies, a prominent place is occupied by the dialectical relationship between city and territory. The study of productive structures and territorial infrastructure is therefore a topic of choice.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide a general overview of the evolution of modern and contemporary archaeology, examining chronological references and the main themes that define the international state of the art and the Italian context. Some of the main research areas will be explored, related to material culture, sources, structures, and the cultural and traditional components, with particular attention to the social role of the discipline and its integration with experiences and methodologies from different research contexts. By the end of the course, students will acquire the ability to analyze and understand the key themes of post-medieval archaeology, developing a critical and methodological approach. They will be able to historically contextualize contemporary phenomena through the analysis of material traces, engaging with the theories and methods of archaeology in modern and contemporary contexts. The course will focus on enhancing students' critical thinking through debates and activities in the classroom, and on improving their ability to synthesize and manage interdisciplinary topics through presentations and collaborative projects.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide students with an Italian, European and world overview of the
preventive archaeology concept, following its conceptual, regulatory and implementation
developments. The theoretical and applicative principles a practice that is increasingly
becoming one of the cornerstones of the archaeological discipline will be examined. The
course aims to analyse the main methodologies used and usable in the field of preventive
and/or emergency archaeology based on current legislation and the potential of new
technological applications. The lectures will be accompanied by seminars and interventions,
with discussion, by representatives of the protection and enhancement bodies and
professionals in the sector.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY OF THE BIZANTINE ART, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

autonomous approach to various themes connected to the meaning and the function of the images in Byzantine art.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ITALIAN LITERATURE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ITALIAN LINGUISTICS, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED GLOTTOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of DIDACTICS OF MODERN LANGUAGES, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of the civilization on the past, the scene of significant processes of cultural and political confrontation.

Educational objectives

The course of geography teaching, addressing the main issues concerning the learning / teaching processes of geography, highlights the relationships between research and disciplinary teaching and identifies teaching methodologies and tools able to promote in students an appropriate use of vocabulary and categories interpretations of the discipline in order to be able to understand and contextualise the environmental and anthropological characteristics of the territory.

Course topics: geographic skills and the assumptions of the vertical geography curriculum; learning units; teaching practices; direct observation; indirect observation and the tools of geo-graphicity (iconic instruments, literary-linguistic tools, ludiform instruments); space and time; geotechnologies; values in geographic education.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
HISTORY OF ADVANCED RELIGIONS, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge and application of methodology of the History of religions.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GENERAL ARCHIVE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Cultural History of ITC, data bases, and the net. A special focus on the Open Access
Movement. Data bases for the “Scholarly Communication”. Digital Humanities

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of LATIN PALEOGRAPHY A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Students reach and improve historical, technical and bibliographical knolewdge in the development of latin writings in ancient and mediaeval age until XVIth century; they should be able to use all types of primary palaeographical sources, and to describe them appropriately. They will introduce to understand historical, cultural and social implications of writing in latin alphabet from late Antiquity to the rise of modern age, and should be familiar with the use of scientific and up-to-date bibliographic sources.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PALAEOBOTANY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

To gain a knowledge of various aspects of the relationship between human communities and plants used in the past in the Mediterranean area, through the identification and interpretation of archaeobotanical remains from various archaeological sites with different ages and environmental contexts.

Educational objectives

Some of the key themes of paleoanthropological research will be developed, with the examination of the fossil documentation that leads from the first bipedal hominids to the Homo sapiens species, which will be accompanied by a discussion of some of the methods used in the biology of ancient human populations

Educational objectives

Consistent with the competencies and objectives of the Study Program, the GEOCHEMISTRY AND ARCHEOLOGY course aims at providing the knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, in order to allow to students the capability to develop original themes, even in a research context, to formulate critical reviews in a more complex and articulated form, to communicate the knowledge and processes required to their acquisition, to study the topics independently.
The course includes both lectures and practical activities in microanalytical laboratories. The goal is to provide students theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of archaeometric studies of pottery, rock and metal artifacts with applications to origin identification of raw materials (stone rocks, volcanic materials, metals) within the Mediterranean region. The course also includes a focus on the radiometric dating techniques and on the use of isotopic geochemistry in the study of paleodietes.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Demonstrated Knowledge:Fundamental of designing and querying relational databases. Fundamental of HTML and organizing information into hypertext.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED MUSEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of issues relating to the use of Cultural Heritage.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced knowledge of the cultural landscape of ancient Mediterranean with a particular focus on the role of cultural mediators played by the Phoenicians, both in the pre- and post-classical eras. During the lessons, the student will acquire the specific skills and the methodology to formulate a critical thinking, and evaluate issues, developing independent judgments, ideas, problems and original reflections.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ISLAMIC ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose of the course is a deepening of the archaeological data and sources of the first Islamic period, aimed at the reconstruction of the intended use of the buildings and of the iconographic programs (coinage included).

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREISLAMIC IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
The course aims to provide an overview of the most important issues relating to the archeology of the Iranian pre-Islamic world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK HISTORY ADVANCED I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Greek history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK EPIGRAPHY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Aim of the course is to provide students with a brief methodological framework for the study of the discipline and to engage them in a topic research for which everyone is enabled to make his contribution.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED ROMAN HISTORY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Introduction to a more advanced study of literary and epigraphical texts in ancient history, and further acquisition of technical and methodological competence for the study of Roman history and
historiography as well as of modern historiography on the ancient world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ADVANCED LATIN EPIGRAPHY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course is an advanced scientific and methodological expertise in research of Roman epigraphy.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ANTIQUITY AND ROMAN INSTITUTIONS ADVANCED I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Competence on the basic tools for research in the field of latin epigraphy and Roman institutions and knowledge of the main fields of research with deepening of methodological skills.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED MEDIEVAL HISTORY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to study in depth and with extensive use of sources a significant theme of mediaeval history.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course objective is to allow the student a thorough knowledge of the Latin language and literature.

Educational objectives

The course aimsto
presentan overviewof the writingsofancient
Christianliterature and theirauthors, identifyingthe particularcontent,the compositional technique,the relationshipof continuityand discontinuitywith theliterary productionof the cultural environmentin which theywere born.During the lessonssome textswill be consideredto bethe subjectof literary analysis, linguistics,history.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of TEXTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES GREEK, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

- to study in depth some significant literary genres within the historical framework of Medieval Greek literature;
- to acquire a knowledge of the distinctive traits of the system of literary genres within their historical tradition;
- to acquire the skill to compare the Medieval Greek literary tradition with other traditions;
- to deepen the knowledge of textual criticism by applying its principles to traditions other than the classical one.

Educational objectives

Aim of the course is providing students with knowledge ant methods needed for deepening the study of monetary history and economics of the ancient world.

Educational objectives

The course will deal with the issues related to the archeology of production, trade and consumption, retracing the journey made by the main classes of artefacts studied from archaeologists from the moment of their making to that of final burial. After a brief introduction on the history of material culture, the production cycles of these materials (ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fabrics, etc.) will be analyzed, retracing the individual chaînes operatoires. The systems used for the distribution of goods from the production to the consumption centers will then be considered, examining the terrestrial and maritime/fluvial routes, and the places connected to the storage and disposal of goods. Finally, the economic life of a sample center will be investigated as a case study. Taking advantage of the skills acquired in the first part of the course, the main stages of the economic life of this city will be studied, evaluating how – over time – local productions and imports have met the needs of its inhabitants. Particular attention will be paid to the sources, tools and methods used by archaeologists, historians, epigraphists, philologists, anthropologists, ethnologists in the reconstruction of the economy taken into account.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I B, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

The course aims to offer tools for knowledge of the complex dynamics of urban archeology between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic, iconographic sources, and to give skills about towns in the Middle Ages and their system of relations.

Educational objectives

The course aims at the acquisition of theoretical and methodological foundations of the Landscape Topography between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic and iconographic sources. In addition, the latest landscape reconstruction techniques will be presented.

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In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PALAEOBOTANY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

To gain a knowledge of various aspects of the relationship between human communities and plants used in the past in the Mediterranean area, through the identification and interpretation of archaeobotanical remains from various archaeological sites with different ages and environmental contexts.

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Some of the key themes of paleoanthropological research will be developed, with the examination of the fossil documentation that leads from the first bipedal hominids to the Homo sapiens species, which will be accompanied by a discussion of some of the methods used in the biology of ancient human populations

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In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Demonstrated Knowledge:Fundamental of designing and querying relational databases. Fundamental of HTML and organizing information into hypertext.

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In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PHENICIO-PUNIC ARCHEOLOGY ADVANCED , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Specific knowledge of the archaeology of Motya, as a case study in Phoenician and Punic Archaeology.

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In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ISLAMIC ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose of the course is a deepening of the archaeological data and sources of the first Islamic period, aimed at the reconstruction of the intended use of the buildings and of the iconographic programs (coinage included).

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In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF INDIA AND CENTRAL ASIA I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to provide detailed knowledge of the material culture and artistic expression of a particular period in the archaeology of India and Central Asia. Studies aim at providing a critical understanding of the themes and problems discussed, through an extensive analysis of materials and a reconstruction of the history of the studies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREISLAMIC IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
The course aims to provide an overview of the most important issues relating to the archeology of the Iranian pre-Islamic world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PALAEOBOTANY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

To gain a knowledge of various aspects of the relationship between human communities and plants used in the past in the Mediterranean area, through the identification and interpretation of archaeobotanical remains from various archaeological sites with different ages and environmental contexts.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the competencies and objectives of the Study Program, the GEOCHEMISTRY AND ARCHEOLOGY course aims at providing the knowledge and understanding skills that complete and/or strengthen those acquired in the first cycle of studies, in order to allow to students the capability to develop original themes, even in a research context, to formulate critical reviews in a more complex and articulated form, to communicate the knowledge and processes required to their acquisition, to study the topics independently.
The course includes both lectures and practical activities in microanalytical laboratories. The goal is to provide students theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of archaeometric studies of pottery, rock and metal artifacts with applications to origin identification of raw materials (stone rocks, volcanic materials, metals) within the Mediterranean region. The course also includes a focus on the radiometric dating techniques and on the use of isotopic geochemistry in the study of paleodietes.

Educational objectives

This course offers specialized training on the interactions between humans and the environment
in the past, with a particular focus on the Neolithic period. Through an interdisciplinary approach
that integrates archaeological, paleoecological, and bioarchaeological data, students will acquire
both theoretical and practical skills to reconstruct the socio-economic dynamics of early
agricultural and pastoral societies. They will also be trained to critically analyze data, apply
appropriate methodologies, and develop both written and oral competencies.
The specific objectives of the course are:
- Assess the impact of early agricultural and pastoral practices on ecosystems.
- Examine the origins and spread of agriculture and animal domestication in Europe.
- Analyze settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and the organization of Neolithic
communities.
- Understand cultural and technological changes associated with the Neolithic transition and their
transformation over time.

Educational objectives

In line with the educational objectives of the degree program in which it is included, this course
aims ai providing students with knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of Palaeothnology,
enhancing and/or expanding those acquired during the bachelor’s degree. Students will acquire the
ability to engage with original research topics, formulate complex and well-structured judgments,
effectively communicate acquired knowledge and develop autonomy in study and research.
The course includes the analysis of archaeological contexts from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age,
also from an anthropological perspective.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIMENTATION IN ARCHAEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course is aimed to present the methodology of the experimental archaeology, its development and spread in the academy, the connections between the experimental archaeology and
the other archaeological disciplines. Moreover, a key point of the course is to explain what an “experimental protocol” means and how to apply it for the interpretation of the archaeological relics.

Educational objectives

The course deals at an advanced level with topics related to European protohistory, and more
specifically with the BRONZE AND IRON AGES IN EUROPE. In a general sense, it aims
to strengthen students' critical, responsible and informed studying skills and to highlight the
strengths and weaknesses of current research in archaeology through the example of
protohistoric societies.
The study is realized working directly with archaeological data in a seminar format: each year
a different topic is explored through working-group assignments, classroom presentations and
a final written paper, developing skills of synthesis, clarity and effectiveness. Students are
also encouraged to use basic statistical tools to validate their arguments.

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Consistent with the educational purposes of the “LM-2 Archaeology”, aim of the course is to give to the students basic knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ETHNOARCHAEOLOGY, with the help of advanced textbooks. Moreover, it will make the student able to apply the acquired knowledge competently and thoughtfully, making autonomous judgments, communicating ideas, problems and thought in a clear and correct way, and developing the knowledge required to go further in the studies.

The course aims to provide theoretical, methodological and cultural elements related to ethnoarcheology, providing an updated overview of field research strategies, focused on the study of multiple socio-cultural contexts in different environmental and regional contexts. The study of 'traditional' societies and forms of 'local knowledge' will be used to provide critical elements for the analysis and interpretation of contexts of archaeological interest.

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In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
PREHISTORY AND PROTOHISTORY OF WESTERN ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Knowledge and understanding of the main formation processes of the first sedentary communities and early hierarchical pre-state societies in the Near East. Analysis of the regional diversities (cultural, social, environmental, and economic) that brought to the early urban and state societies. The regions involved are: Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Levant, Egypt, and Iran.

Educational objectives

The course aims to deepen the issues related to the development of the Bronze Age and Iron Age societies in the Mediterranean area, particularly with reference to the transition from village communities to the formation of the first forms of proto-urban organization. The course is organized with lectures and seminars and is aimed at those students who wish to learn more about aspects of protohistory in the central and western Mediterranean area.

Educational objectives

Aim of the course is providing students with knowledge ant methods needed for deepening the study of monetary history and economics of the ancient world.

Educational objectives

The course will deal with the issues related to the archeology of production, trade and consumption, retracing the journey made by the main classes of artefacts studied from archaeologists from the moment of their making to that of final burial. After a brief introduction on the history of material culture, the production cycles of these materials (ceramics, glass, metal, stone, wood, fabrics, etc.) will be analyzed, retracing the individual chaînes operatoires. The systems used for the distribution of goods from the production to the consumption centers will then be considered, examining the terrestrial and maritime/fluvial routes, and the places connected to the storage and disposal of goods. Finally, the economic life of a sample center will be investigated as a case study. Taking advantage of the skills acquired in the first part of the course, the main stages of the economic life of this city will be studied, evaluating how – over time – local productions and imports have met the needs of its inhabitants. Particular attention will be paid to the sources, tools and methods used by archaeologists, historians, epigraphists, philologists, anthropologists, ethnologists in the reconstruction of the economy taken into account.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I A, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
GREEK AND ROMAN ARCHEOLOGY I B, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Widening of monuments, materials and contest of the Roman world starting from concrete cases of study in the context of the ritual habits, of the architecture and the urbanism, of the artistic and material culture. Learning of the systems classification and philological analysis; methodological problems: quantitative and qualitative analyses. Reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the specific archaeological indicators; comparison with the other knowledge systems. Practical laboratories.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY OF ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGY I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The purpose is to provide critical tools in order to examine in- depth the main historical subjects of the classical archaeology as well as the more recent research trends.

Educational objectives

The course aims to offer tools for knowledge of the complex dynamics of urban archeology between early and late Middle Ages. The course, also developped as a seminar with active taking part by the students, aims to use historical, documentary, archaeological, topographic, cartographic, iconographic sources, and to give skills about towns in the Middle Ages and their system of relations.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of METHODOLOGY OF THE EXCAVATION AND ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
Advanced learning of the systems of classification and philological analysis of pluristratified contexts of the Classical World; quantitative and qualitative analyses; advanced knowledge of procedures to be applied in the reconstruction of the cultural phenomenon on the basis of the relation between archaeological evidence and other kinds of historical sources.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the Degree Program in which it is inserted, the course does
proposes to provide, in the context of ARCHEZOOLOGY, knowledge and skills of
understandings that complement and / or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of studies, and of
to enable the student to tackle original themes also in a research context,
formulating judgments in a more complex and articulated form, communicating knowledge and i
processes that led to their acquisition, and studying the topics in such a way
autonomous.
The purpose of the theoretical-practical course is to provide skills not only for the
anatomical and species determination but also for the interpretation of the data from the point of
view of the exploitation of the faunal resource providing an adequate spectrum of
knowledge in the context of the study and reconstruction of the human-animal relationship in
past. Case studies will be presented, which take into consideration different
survey methods, relating to contexts of different chronological periods in Italy to the area
Mediterranean, from the Near East to Central Asia. Finally, the creation and the
populating a computer database for the management and basic statistical analysis of the
fauna data useful for the production of a scientific contribution with adequate
graphic apparatus for the communication of fauna data.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED MUSEOLOGY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of issues relating to the use of Cultural Heritage.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The course objective is to allow the student a thorough knowledge of the Latin language and literature.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ITALIAN LITERATURE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ITALIAN LINGUISTICS, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of
ADVANCED GLOTTOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of DIDACTICS OF MODERN LANGUAGES, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Educational objectives

Consistent with the educational objectives of the course of study in which it is included, the course proposes to provide advanced skills regarding the forms of pharaonic culture, with particular attention to the processes of transformation that accompany the development of the founding models of civilisation. Thanks to a targeted selection of working tools and the study of direct sources, students will be able to deepen their skills and critical capacities, he/she will have acquired in the first cycle of studies, in their approach to pharaonic Egypt.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of PHENICIO-PUNIC ARCHEOLOGY ADVANCED , that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Specific knowledge of the archaeology of Motya, as a case study in Phoenician and Punic Archaeology.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF INDIA AND CENTRAL ASIA that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

The aim of the course is to provide detailed knowledge of the material culture and artistic expression of a particular period in the archaeology of India and Central Asia. Studies aim at providing a critical understanding of the themes and problems discussed, through an extensive analysis of materials and a reconstruction of the history of the studies.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREISLAMIC IRAN, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.
The course aims to provide an overview of the most important issues relating to the archeology of the Iranian pre-Islamic world.

Educational objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ADVANCED COURSE, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way.

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of the civilization on the past, the scene of significant processes of cultural and political confrontation.

Educational objectives

The course of geography teaching, addressing the main issues concerning the learning / teaching processes of geography, highlights the relationships between research and disciplinary teaching and identifies teaching methodologies and tools able to promote in students an appropriate use of vocabulary and categories interpretations of the discipline in order to be able to understand and contextualise the environmental and anthropological characteristics of the territory.

Course topics: geographic skills and the assumptions of the vertical geography curriculum; learning units; teaching practices; direct observation; indirect observation and the tools of geo-graphicity (iconic instruments, literary-linguistic tools, ludiform instruments); space and time; geotechnologies; values in geographic education.