Official Code: | 9006 |
Acronym: | ARQU |
In this curricular unit students are introduced to the study of Ancient Civilizations. Students should know and identify the main civilizational features (economy, society, technology, politics, religion and art) that mark the route of human societies of the Near East and the Eastern Mediterranean as well as their impact on the European Continent.
In this curricular unit students are introduced to topics related with the study of Greek Civilization. Students should know and identify the main accomplishments of this Civilization (political, social, economic and cultural), throughout the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods.
General objective:
1. Equip students with fundamental conceptual and methodological instruments for the elaboration, development and communication of a research programme in the field of Heritage Sciences, namely in the area of Archeology.
Specific objectives:
1. Make known the universe of concepts and terms associated with Heritage and its research and develop the capacity for critical reflection and debate regarding its application to different realities;
2. Reinforce the importance of scientific research for the advancement of knowledge and problem solving, with due respect for the principles of ethical and deontological integrity, throughout the entire process;
3. Promote the discussion regarding the involvement of different disciplinary areas in the research process, highlighting the added value of interdisciplinary contexts;
4. Disseminate methodological routes inherent to the planning and development of scientific research within the scope of Heritage Sciences, namely in the area of Archeology, and encourage debate about its potential and limitations;
5. Present different sources and clarify as to their category, typology and nature of the information they provide, discussing methods and resources of their organization;
6. Exercise the development of a research plan, as well as its communication (oral and written).
- Define the concept and realities related to the Proto-History in the context of the Iberian Peninsula;
- Define in space and time cultures and ethnic identities encompassed to the concept of Proto-History;
- Analyze the socio-economic and cultural processes that occurred in time and space being considered;
- To identify the major archaeological indicators that enable the study of these processes.
-To understand the fundamental concepts of Prehistoric Archaeology
-To perceive the changes of ecosystems in Holocene period and also changes in social organization and subsistence strategies of prehistoric communities.
-To recognize the diachronic transformation of forms of occupation and organization of space and of "inhabiting" the territory during the Recent Prehistory through material remains.
-To understand the regional variability of archaeological remains (techniques, forms and ways of "making").
- To assess the prehistoric settlement of the Iberian Peninsula in a European geographical context since the end of Pallaleolithic to the end of Bronze Age.
To know the concept of city in the classic world; To understand the evolutive process of the Greek and Roman cities; To explain the development of Greco-Roman orthogonal urbanism; To understand the role of Rome in the normalization and diffusion of the regular urbanism; To analyze and to compare several urban plans from Greek and Roman cities; To understand Rome’s urban development.
We seek that the student becomes familiar with the main aspects of Military Archaeology (army structure, recruitment system, medieval armament, castles, etc.), of the territorial organization ("Civitates", "Terras", "Julgados", etc), as well as of Road Archaeology (roads, bridges, etc.).
General Objectives: To discuss the concepts of prehistoric "art" formulated according to the parameters of Western culture and to contrast them with the "readings" of graphic or sculptural productions generated by so-called primitive societies, that is, addressing the concept of "pre- historic art" according to an anthropological perspective. Specific Objectives: To aproach this art as a cultural information system and as a manner of producing and manipulating/managing "power(s)" inside the Society from which it originates ― with particular emphasizes on European societies of the Upper Paleolithic & Mesolithic and the Neolithic & Bronze Age periods To discuss durable architectural forms, as well as proto-sculpture and sculpture according to the parameters mentioned above (cultural information that leads to the formulation/definition of Identities, as well as social and political cohesion). To examine the broad contextual space (landscape) or restricted (cave, megalithic monument) as a "support" of Community traditions and intentions as well as technical preferences.
To present students with a general overview of the political, economic and social situation of Hispania from the end of the Roman imperial administration to the arrival of Afonso VI of Leon and Castile (1072). Special emphasis will be placed on the would-be Portuguese territory.
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.
To know Roman building techniques and materials; To characterize classic architectural orders; To analyze the Roman architectural decor; To know the most important buildings and their implantation in the Roman cities; To understand the importance, the meaning and the evolution of certain characteristic buildings.
We seek that the student will acquire knowledge about the main aspects of Daily Archaeology, particularly regarding the archaeology of the houses (noble and common houses; urban and rural houses), the archaeology of the religious spaces (churches, mosques and synagogues, and their relation with liturgy), and the archaeology of the death (evolution of the several burial forms).
To convey notions on the principles of both cartography and the cartographical projections, in addition to the systems of geographical reference. To improve the student’s capabilities for reading and practical handling and use of the various topographical maps in order to fulfil the current needs of archaeological practice. To approach the instruments of cartographical manipulation and their use in archaeological research. To know the basic procedures in topography for its use within the archaeological practice.
To promote the reflexion and the practice, in an integrated and interdisciplinary way, of risk preview, analysis and management, seeking the preservation of archaeological heritage.
To equip the students with methodological tools of work that allow them to research on the subject, to define and to implement plans of action and to sustain decisions.
In correlation to other Courses in the BA this CU intends to provide students with knowledge about the concept of heritage specially regarding archaeological heritage highlighting its multidisciplinary character and how different theoretical approaches produce different constructions of the field Subsequently it introduces theories, methods and issues related to its safeguard and interpretation examining its impacts in contemporary societies This part of the CU also addresses topics of a more practical nature usually associated with the development of coherent and sustainable management policies in this field, taking them as basis for many heritage activities and management plans This CU provides students with opportunities to develop skills that are essential to research, to initiate and develop a career in heritage management and mediation: knowledge of professional ethics and the ability to conceptualize and investigate issues related to its nature particularly as regards archaeological heritage.
1) To familiarize the students with specific key concepts of interpretation of the Portuguese medieval period.
2)To provide students with adequate knowledge about the powers of the king, the secular church, municipalities, their relations and conflicts.
3) To familiarize the students with some essential sources for the History of Powers during the periods studied.
We seek to make the student familiar with the main aspects of modern and medieval Portuguese Numismatics, both regarding Monetary History and, mostly, concerning the identification and classification of coins.
This subject's general aims are to develop the students’ social consciousness and their awareness of the importance of cultural diversity; to encourage the acquisition of multidisciplinary skills and a critical attitude regarding the preservation and value of heritage.
General Objectives: To discuss the concepts of prehistoric "art" formulated according to the parameters of Western culture and to contrast them with the "readings" of graphic or sculptural productions generated by so-called primitive societies, that is, addressing the concept of "pre- historic art" according to an anthropological perspective. Specific Objectives: To aproach this art as a cultural information system and as a manner of producing and manipulating/managing "power(s)" inside the Society from which it originates ― with particular emphasizes on European societies of the Upper Paleolithic & Mesolithic and the Neolithic & Bronze Age periods To discuss durable architectural forms, as well as proto-sculpture and sculpture according to the parameters mentioned above (cultural information that leads to the formulation/definition of Identities, as well as social and political cohesion). To examine the broad contextual space (landscape) or restricted (cave, megalithic monument) as a "support" of Community traditions and intentions as well as technical preferences.
- To access a diversified version about Portuguese history in the 19th and 20th centuries; - To contact diversified sources about the historical knowledge of this period; - To encourage research and individual work; - To provide complementary bibliography matching professional and individual interests; - To foster oral participation, by the share of individual interests or by providing texts for discussion;
It is expected that students acquire a detailed knowledge of the specific period. That they are aware of the different perspectives concerning historiographical issues addressed in the course.It is expected that they acquire the ability to use accurate terminology and concepts regarding this period’s social and economic history. The goals of this subject will be presented and discussed at the beginning of the semester.
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.
This subject's general aims are to develop the students’ social consciousness and their awareness of the importance of cultural diversity; to encourage the acquisition of multidisciplinary skills and a critical attitude regarding the preservation and value of heritage.