Field and Laboratory Archaeology

Code:

ARQU057

Acronym:

ARQCL

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Archaeology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Heritage Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
ARQU	46	ARQU - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To teach the student the methods of field survey and excavation defended by the protocols of field archeology; also to teach him the first hand treatment of the different "materials" in laboratory.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student will be able to collaborate in projectos/programs of archaeological field survey and archaeological excavation as a licensed technician, directed by a professional (archaeologist)

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

not applicable

Program

I-Archaeological Prospection
1. Objectives of archaeological prospection
2. Different contexts and frameworks of prospecting
3. Learning manipulation of interpretive mapping IGE
4. Preparation: sources
5. Methods: field prospecting and other complementary methods
6. Preparation of a record of an archaeological site
II Archaeological excavation
1. Objectives and basic concepts concerning the formation process of materialities
2. Different methods of excavation, recording and sampling
2.1. Preparatory procedures for excavation
2.2.Processes of excavation and recording of structures and stratigraphies
2.3.Relative and absolute dating methods used in archeology
2.4. Processes and strategies for collecting artifacts, micro and macro plant specimens and laboratory treatment
3. Organization and systematization of all documentation collected on a dig site in order to create of the "history" of the site in its spatial and chronological-cultural context

Mandatory literature

Renfrew, C.; Bahn, P.; Archaeology. Theories, Methods and Pratice, Thames and Hudson, 1991. ISBN: 0-500-27605-6
Carandini, A.; Historias en la Tierra. Masnual de excavación arqueológica, Critica, 1997. ISBN: 84-7423-764-5
Bicho Nuno Ferreira 1965-; Manual de arqueologia pré-histórica. ISBN: 978-972-44-1345-7

Complementary Bibliography

Sanches Maria de Jesus; Levantamento arqueológico do Concelho de Mirandela
Galhano Fernando 1904-; Moinhos e azenhas de Portugal
Barroca Mário Jorge; Necrópoles e sepulturas medievais de Entre-Douro-e-Minho
Sanches Maria de Jesus; O^abrigo com gravuras esquemáticas das Fragas da Lapa - Atenor, Miranda do Douro
Sanches Maria de Jesus; Escarpas rochosas e pinturas na Serra de Passos/Sta Comba (Nordeste de Portugal)
Sanches Maria de Jesus; As^estelas antropomórficas de Picote - Miranda do Douro (Trás-os-Montes)
Oliveira Ernesto Veiga de 1910-1990; Arquitectura tradicional portuguesa. ISBN: 972-20-0959-1
Oliveira Ernesto Veiga de 1910-1990; Construções primitivas em Portugal

Teaching methods and learning activities

The lessons will be of expositive nature but the debate is also raised. 

keywords

Humanities > History > Archaeology
Humanities > History
Humanities

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	65,00
Trabalho escrito	35,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	88,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de investigação	20,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The frequency is achieved with the student's presence in 75% of classes

Calculation formula of final grade

The exam is worth 65% (13 v.) and the research work (archaeological site description) holds 35% (7 v.)

Examinations or Special Assignments

not applicable

Internship work/project

not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Exam which is worth 65% (13 values) and the research work (archaeological site description), which holds 35% (7 v.)

Classification improvement

Exam is which is worth 65% (13 values) and the research work (archaeological site description), which holds 35% (7 v.)