Site Management and Preventive Archaeology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
To understand, as much as possible with the practical components, the activities of archaeological research in the field and in the laboratory, with particular attention to modern research methods related to excavation, archaeological survey and the study of ancient production through analysis of finds. The goal is to offer investigative and interpretive tools that are applicable in diverse contexts of time and location.
The study of some shipwreck cargoes at some Museums in Liguria and at the Instituto Internazionale degli Studi Liguri (if the public health situation allows) will introduce students to underwater archaeology.
The study of some shipwreck cargoes at some Museums in Liguria and at the Instituto Internazionale degli Studi Liguri (if the public health situation allows) will introduce students to underwater archaeology.
Expected learning outcomes
To allow the student to encounter the study of archaeological contexts and classify their finds using archaeological and archaeometric methods.
To draw attention to the scientific aspects of archaeological research and to acclimate the student to the use of tools for documenting archaeological data, and to the review and analysis of these data.
To compose a final thesis on topics covered in this course, which will facilitate the process of analysing and displaying scientific research data.
To draw attention to the scientific aspects of archaeological research and to acclimate the student to the use of tools for documenting archaeological data, and to the review and analysis of these data.
To compose a final thesis on topics covered in this course, which will facilitate the process of analysing and displaying scientific research data.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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
Course syllabus
In addition to the texts listed below, some assignments will be added during the first lectures.
Non-attending students are asked to contact the instructor to make arrangements for completing the program.
Part 1 (Methodology of archaeological and archaeometric research)
- D. Manacorda, R. Francovich (a cura di), Dizionario di Archeologia, Roma-Bari 2000 - le seguenti voci: Archeometria; Campionatura; Commercio (Archeologia del); Contesto; Cronologia; Cultura Materiale; Datazione; Determinazione d'origine; Diagnostica archeologica; Etnoarcheologia; Geoarcheologia; New Archaeology; Produzione (Archeologia della); Post-processuale (Archeologia); Ricognizione archeologica; Scavo archeologico; Scavo, pratica e documentazione; Seriazione; Sperimentale (archeologia); Subacquea (archeologia); Tecnologie produttive; Urbana (archeologia).
Students who have not sat for their exams in Methodology at the triennial must add the following texts:
1) C. Renfrew, P. Bahn, Archeologia: Teorie, Metodi, Pratica, Zanichelli Editori, Bologna 2006
(chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 e 9).
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- E. C. Harris, Principi di stratigrafia archeologica, Nis 1995
(parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and Appendices).
Part 2 (Archaeology of production and trade - underwater archaeology)
1) - R. Petriaggi, B. Davidde, Archeologia sott'acqua. Teoria e pratica, Pisa 2007.
(chapters 1, 2, 6 e 7).
OR
- C. Beltrame, Archeologia marittima del Mediterraneo. Navi, merci e porti dell'antichità all'età moderna, Roma 2012
(chapters 1, 2 e 3).
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2) The reading planned for the practical component, which will be given during the first lectures on the basis of the component's feasibility.
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3) G. Olcese, Il contributo delle analisi di laboratorio allo studio e alla classificazione della ceramica in archeologia, in: Acte du 8° Congrès SIMCER (Simposio Internazionale della Ceramica) "Archeometria della ceramica: problemi di metodo", (Rimini, 10-12 novembre 1992), Bologna 1993, pp. 35-53.
Non-attending students are asked to contact the instructor to make arrangements for completing the program.
Part 1 (Methodology of archaeological and archaeometric research)
- D. Manacorda, R. Francovich (a cura di), Dizionario di Archeologia, Roma-Bari 2000 - le seguenti voci: Archeometria; Campionatura; Commercio (Archeologia del); Contesto; Cronologia; Cultura Materiale; Datazione; Determinazione d'origine; Diagnostica archeologica; Etnoarcheologia; Geoarcheologia; New Archaeology; Produzione (Archeologia della); Post-processuale (Archeologia); Ricognizione archeologica; Scavo archeologico; Scavo, pratica e documentazione; Seriazione; Sperimentale (archeologia); Subacquea (archeologia); Tecnologie produttive; Urbana (archeologia).
Students who have not sat for their exams in Methodology at the triennial must add the following texts:
1) C. Renfrew, P. Bahn, Archeologia: Teorie, Metodi, Pratica, Zanichelli Editori, Bologna 2006
(chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 e 9).
+
- E. C. Harris, Principi di stratigrafia archeologica, Nis 1995
(parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and Appendices).
Part 2 (Archaeology of production and trade - underwater archaeology)
1) - R. Petriaggi, B. Davidde, Archeologia sott'acqua. Teoria e pratica, Pisa 2007.
(chapters 1, 2, 6 e 7).
OR
- C. Beltrame, Archeologia marittima del Mediterraneo. Navi, merci e porti dell'antichità all'età moderna, Roma 2012
(chapters 1, 2 e 3).
+
2) The reading planned for the practical component, which will be given during the first lectures on the basis of the component's feasibility.
+
3) G. Olcese, Il contributo delle analisi di laboratorio allo studio e alla classificazione della ceramica in archeologia, in: Acte du 8° Congrès SIMCER (Simposio Internazionale della Ceramica) "Archeometria della ceramica: problemi di metodo", (Rimini, 10-12 novembre 1992), Bologna 1993, pp. 35-53.
Teaching methods
Lectures with the aid of PowerPoint presentations.
There will be practical lessons on ancient finds - description and classification of objects/finds.
There will be practical lessons on ancient finds - description and classification of objects/finds.
Teaching Resources
In addition to the texts listed below, some assignments will be added during the first lectures.
Non-attending students are asked to contact the instructor to make arrangements for completing the program.
Part 1 (Methodology of archaeological and archaeometric research)
- D. Manacorda, R. Francovich (a cura di), Dizionario di Archeologia, Roma-Bari 2000 - le seguenti voci: Archeometria; Campionatura; Commercio (Archeologia del); Contesto; Cronologia; Cultura Materiale; Datazione; Determinazione d'origine; Diagnostica archeologica; Etnoarcheologia; Geoarcheologia; New Archaeology; Produzione (Archeologia della); Post-processuale (Archeologia); Ricognizione archeologica; Scavo archeologico; Scavo, pratica e documentazione; Seriazione; Sperimentale (archeologia); Subacquea (archeologia); Tecnologie produttive; Urbana (archeologia).
Students who have not sat for their exams in Methodology at the triennial must add the following texts:
1) C. Renfrew, P. Bahn, Archeologia: Teorie, Metodi, Pratica, Zanichelli Editori, Bologna 2006
(chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 e 9).
+
- E. C. Harris, Principi di stratigrafia archeologica, Nis 1995
(parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and Appendices).
Part 2 (Archaeology of production and trade - underwater archaeology)
1) - R. Petriaggi, B. Davidde, Archeologia sott'acqua. Teoria e pratica, Pisa 2007.
(chapters 1, 2, 6 e 7).
OR
- C. Beltrame, Archeologia marittima del Mediterraneo. Navi, merci e porti dell'antichità all'età moderna, Roma 2012
(chapters 1, 2 e 3).
+
2) The reading planned for the practical component, which will be given during the first lectures on the basis of the component's feasibility.
+
3) G. Olcese, Il contributo delle analisi di laboratorio allo studio e alla classificazione della ceramica in archeologia, in: Acte du 8° Congrès SIMCER (Simposio Internazionale della Ceramica) "Archeometria della ceramica: problemi di metodo", (Rimini, 10-12 novembre 1992), Bologna 1993, pp. 35-53.
Non-attending students are asked to contact the instructor to make arrangements for completing the program.
Part 1 (Methodology of archaeological and archaeometric research)
- D. Manacorda, R. Francovich (a cura di), Dizionario di Archeologia, Roma-Bari 2000 - le seguenti voci: Archeometria; Campionatura; Commercio (Archeologia del); Contesto; Cronologia; Cultura Materiale; Datazione; Determinazione d'origine; Diagnostica archeologica; Etnoarcheologia; Geoarcheologia; New Archaeology; Produzione (Archeologia della); Post-processuale (Archeologia); Ricognizione archeologica; Scavo archeologico; Scavo, pratica e documentazione; Seriazione; Sperimentale (archeologia); Subacquea (archeologia); Tecnologie produttive; Urbana (archeologia).
Students who have not sat for their exams in Methodology at the triennial must add the following texts:
1) C. Renfrew, P. Bahn, Archeologia: Teorie, Metodi, Pratica, Zanichelli Editori, Bologna 2006
(chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 e 9).
+
- E. C. Harris, Principi di stratigrafia archeologica, Nis 1995
(parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and Appendices).
Part 2 (Archaeology of production and trade - underwater archaeology)
1) - R. Petriaggi, B. Davidde, Archeologia sott'acqua. Teoria e pratica, Pisa 2007.
(chapters 1, 2, 6 e 7).
OR
- C. Beltrame, Archeologia marittima del Mediterraneo. Navi, merci e porti dell'antichità all'età moderna, Roma 2012
(chapters 1, 2 e 3).
+
2) The reading planned for the practical component, which will be given during the first lectures on the basis of the component's feasibility.
+
3) G. Olcese, Il contributo delle analisi di laboratorio allo studio e alla classificazione della ceramica in archeologia, in: Acte du 8° Congrès SIMCER (Simposio Internazionale della Ceramica) "Archeometria della ceramica: problemi di metodo", (Rimini, 10-12 novembre 1992), Bologna 1993, pp. 35-53.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam
L-ANT/10 - METHODS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Olcese Gloria Angela
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