Code: | ARQU049 | Acronym: | TMAT |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Archaeology |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Heritage Studies |
Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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ARQU | 23 | ARQU - Study Plan | 2 | - | 6 | 41 | 162 |
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To promote research and knowledge about materials and techniques/technologies of their exploitation, transformation and/or production, in order to better identify and contextualize artifacts and their functions, as well as to perceive behaviors and evolutionary technological stages.
To promote knowledge related to (inter)national contexts of production of materials with traditional technologies, to facilitate a better understanding of archeological contexts.
To equip the students with methodological tools that allow them to research on the subject.
1. Introduction
1.1. The concepts of techniques and technology
1.2. The importance of technical and technological data for the archaeological theory
1.2.1. Sources of technological information.
2. Archaeological materials; raw materials and technical materials
2.1. Stones and minerals
2.2. Pigments and dyes
2.3. Mortars
2.4. Ceramics
2.5. Glasses
2.6. Metals
2.7. Woods
2.8. Vegetable and animal fibers
2.9. Fur and leather
2.10. Bones, horns and teeth
3. Working methods; the relation between the artifact’s function and its technology
3.1. Cold techniques, over raw materials
3.1.1. Collection and selection
3.1.2. Tools
3.1.3. Decorative and shape-obtention techniques
3.2. Hot techniques, transforming the raw materials
3.2.1. Collection and selection
3.2.2. Compositions
3.2.3. Decorative and shape-obtention techniques
3.2.4. Thermal transformation conditions
3.2.4.1. Ovens. Typologies, atmospheres and temperatures
Throughout the semester, specific references will be provided on the different topics of the program and support for the development of thematic research.
Theoretical-practical classes and tutorial orientations. Use of active teaching/learning strategies, such as study visits and practical application of knowledge in presentations/discussions/education based in case studies. Development of individual and group work.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 30,00 |
Teste | 15,00 |
Trabalho de campo | 25,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 30,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 10,00 |
Estudo autónomo | 47,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 39,00 |
Trabalho de campo | 16,00 |
Trabalho de investigação | 50,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
Students must guarantee a 75% frequency, except for the cases provided for in the general law and regulations of the Faculty.
The following evaluation elements are considered and weighted:
- Written test, individual (15%);
- Individual reports of study visits (sum 25%);
- Thematic research and preparation of written work, group (30%);
- Oral presentation and discussion of the theme developed in group (30%).
Students dismissed from the attendance and who didn’t comply with it shall:
- Develop, autonomously, activities which explore the program, after teacher's approval, and write a report about them;
- Elaborate a thematic research work, which the teacher will supervise through the existent communication channels;
- Prepare and present their research work orally during the exam period, in a time and place to be set.
According to FLUP regulations.
The improvement of classification may be made for the following written components:
- Individual reports of study visits (sum 25%);
- Thematic research and preparation of written work, group (30%).