Teaching Workshop: Archaeological Excavation/advanced Level in Colombare Di Negrar (VR)
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The archaeological excavation of advanced level strengthens technical-professionalizing tools acquired in the archaeological excavation of basic level. The main goal of the laboratory is to enable students to find employment in archaeological excavation fields as skilled worker at the end of the training course.
Expected learning outcomes
The laboratory teaches students how to produce graphic and photographic documentation of archaeological evidence and how to use optical and electronic equipment for topographical relief, such as total station. Particular emphasis is given to the acquisition of stratigraphic excavation and sampling methods for palaeoeconomic and palaeoenvironmental purposes. An essential part of the laboratory is the acquisition of the necessary skills to understand the site and the surrounding territory from a spatial and landscape archaeology perspective.
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming mionths, based on the evolution of the public health situation
Course syllabus
The program of the Laboratory includes the excavation and mapping of archaeological stratigraphies and structures of prehistoric age (Neolithic and Copper Age). Connected to the excavation are multiple activities of surveying , drawing and archiving of finds that also involve the use of technical instrumentation (total station, drone etc.).
Prerequisites for admission
Participation is required in the courses of Scientific-Disciplinary Area (SSD) Prehistory and Protohistory and, in the case of LM students in Archaeology, in Prehistoric Ecology. Participation in the didactic laboratory of Archeozoology is strongly recommended.
Teaching methods
The research director and the senior researchers in the team will follow the students step by step in an individual way, working side by side in the field and at the desk.
Teaching Resources
A complete description of the activities carried out so far in the site and its archaeological contents, together with a bibliography of reference can be found at the following URL: https://sites.unimi.it/preclab/progetti/colombare-di-negrar/.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning verification will take place in the field. Evaluation criteria will be the effective manual and intellectual contribution offered by the students to the success of the research activities and the excavation team.
Professor(s)