Mediterranean Archaeology

Activity type

Archeologia dell'età pre-protostorica, classica e medievale

SSD

L-ANT/01

Year

N/D

Semester

N/D

CFU

3

Hours distribution

21 classroom hours

Lecturers

MARINA GALLINARO
MARINA GALLINARO

Activity type

Archeologia dell'età pre-protostorica, classica e medievale

SSD

L-ANT/01

Year

N/D

Semester

N/D

CFU

3

Hours distribution

21 classroom hours

Lecturers

MARINA GALLINARO
MARINA GALLINARO

Human diversity is defined by the sum of unique biological and cultural variation within our species. The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills to approach complex research questions in the field of the Archaeology of human diversity. It provides students with an understanding of the current debate in human variation, behaviour and gender questions in Prehistory. Students will be prepared to apply advanced methods in order to build research questions and analysis and to develop a critical evaluation of the subject.

Human diversity is the sum of unique biological and cultural variations within our species. This course aims to develop knowledge and skills to approach complex research questions in the Archaeology of human diversity. It provides students with an understanding of the current debate in human variation, behavior, and gender questions in Prehistory. Students will be prepared to apply advanced methods to develop research questions and analyses and critically examine the subject.

no prerequisites

Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 2
The course addresses one of archaeology's most challenging and critical topics: human diversity, its indicators, and interpretations. A series of general lectures on the theoretical debates developed since the early 20th century will introduce the main methodological approaches to the topic, including evolution, genetics, archaeology, culture, and gender. A monograph course on the study of anthropomorphic figurines will explore the main aspects of the current debate through specific case studies that will be developed and discussed during student-led seminars.

The course will consist of two parts shared by the lecturers and a third seminar part conducted by the students.
The first part of the course will provide a theoretical framework on the different issues related to diversity, including gender, age, and status. This framework will be retraced through the analysis of contexts and material culture, including visual culture.
The second part will explore the study of anthropomorphic figurines as a tool to investigate aspects and dynamics related to human diversity. This will be done by examining case studies characterized by different theoretical and methodological approaches, including stylistic, contextual, technological, and biometric analyses.
In the third part of the course, students will propose and explore specific case studies through group work.






Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 1
The course addresses one of archaeology's most challenging and critical topics: human diversity, its indicators, and interpretations. A series of general lectures on the theoretical debates developed since the early 20th century will introduce the main methodological approaches to the topic, including evolution, genetics, archaeology, culture, and gender. A monograph course on the study of anthropomorphic figurines will explore the main aspects of the current debate through specific case studies that will be developed and discussed during student-led seminars.

The course will consist of two parts shared by the lecturers and a third seminar part conducted by the students.
The first part of the course will provide a theoretical framework on the different issues related to diversity, including gender, age, and status. This framework will be retraced through the analysis of contexts and material culture, including visual culture.
The second part will explore the study of anthropomorphic figurines as a tool to investigate aspects and dynamics related to human diversity. This will be done by examining case studies characterized by different theoretical and methodological approaches, including stylistic, contextual, technological, and biometric analyses.
In the third part of the course, students will propose and explore specific case studies through group work.

Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 2
The course syllabus, which will be available at the beginning of the course, details essential readings for each lecture. The literature is provided here as a general reference for the topics discussed in the course.
Bolger D., 2013. A Companion to Gender Prehistory. John Wiley and Sons.
Insoll, T. (Ed.) (2007). The Archaeology of Identities. A Reader. Routledge.
Lesure, R. (2011). Interpreting Ancient Figurines: Context, Comparison, and Prehistoric Art. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.



Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 1
The course syllabus, which will be available at the beginning of the course, details essential readings for each lecture. The literature is provided here as a general reference for the topics discussed in the course.
Bolger D., 2013. A Companion to Gender Prehistory. John Wiley and Sons.
Insoll, T. (Ed.) (2007). The Archaeology of Identities. A Reader. Routledge.
Lesure, R. (2011). Interpreting Ancient Figurines: Context, Comparison, and Prehistoric Art. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 2
Bolger D., 2013. A Companion to Gender Prehistory. John Wiley and Sons.
Insoll, T. (Ed.) (2007). The Archaeology of Identities. A Reader. Routledge.
Lesure, R. (2011). Interpreting Ancient Figurines: Context, Comparison, and Prehistoric Art. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.



Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 1
Bolger D., 2013. A Companion to Gender Prehistory. John Wiley and Sons.
Insoll, T. (Ed.) (2007). The Archaeology of Identities. A Reader. Routledge.
Lesure, R. (2011). Interpreting Ancient Figurines: Context, Comparison, and Prehistoric Art. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Lectures covering key concepts are augmented by seminars focusing on discussion and readings of illustrative case studies.

Attendance is strictly recommended. Those unable to attend are asked to email the lecturers to arrange a program.

attendance, class participation, and active discussion (40% of grade)
- final presentation, a formal, conference-style, 20-minute presentation with PowerPoint (20% of grade),
- a paper (font: Arial, 11 pt, 1.5 line spacing + bibliographic references + 3-4 figures/tables) based on a case study (40% of grade)

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Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 2



Module: ARCHAEOLOGY OF HUMAN DIVERSITIES 1