Research Methods in Heritage Sciences

Code:

ARQU053

Acronym:

MINVCP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Archaeology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S

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	39	ARQU - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Disseminate and discuss the methodological ways inherent to research under Heritage Sciences, particularly in the areas of Archaeology and Art History.

2. Articulate the functions of the heritage sicentist in interdisciplinary contexts and in the context of contemporary scientific production.

3. Relate the concepts of primary and secondary sources.

4. Develop knowledge on bibliographic and documentary resources and your organization.

5. Build methodological approaches and techniques applied to research paths.

6. Identify and apply research paths and planifications.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students equipped with conceptual and methodological tools essential to plan and develop a research program in the field of Heritage Sciences, particularly in the areas of Archaeology and Art History. 

Working method

Presencial

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

Not applicable.

Program

1. Concepts of Heritage and Heritage Sciences: Retrospective and debates of today
 
2. Heritage Sciences: Theory and interactions. Multi, inter and transdisciplinary
2.1. Historiographical trends and contemporary issues

3. The construction of knowledge and its interpretation 
3.1. Characteristics of the researcher
3.2. Ethical and deontological considerations 
3.3. Information sources for research in Archaeology and Art History 
3.3.1. Categories and types of sources 
3.3.1.1. Contribution of examination and analysis methods 

4. The research program
4.1. Identification and context of thematic
4.2. Research questions: Importance of definition and quality requirements
4.3. Literature review and state of the art
4.3.1. Purposes, limits and steps
4.3.2. Research methods and data collection; principles and techniques for organizing, processing and analysis; reference systems and citation
4.4. Objectives and problems of research
4.5. Methodological design of research
4.5.1. Character of research and type of study  
4.5.2. Methodologies and techniques
4.6. Organization models
 
5. Discussion and critical appraisal of research programs and scientific papers

Mandatory literature

ALLISON, B.; Research Skills for Students, Kogan Page, 1996
BABELON, J.-P.; La Notion de Patrimoine, Liana Levi, 1994. ISBN: 2-86746-246-0
BELL, J.; Como Realizar um Projecto de Investigação : Um Guia para a Pesquisa em Ciências Sociais e da Educação, Gradiva, 2008. ISBN: 978-972-662-524-7
CARDOSO, T.; ALARCÃO, I.; CELORICO, J.; Revisão da literatura e sistematização do conhecimento, Porto Editora, 2010
CHOAY, F. ; A Alegoria do Património, Edições 70, 2006. ISBN: 972-44-1205-9
CHOAY, F.; As Questões do Património. Antologia para um Debate, Edições 70, 2011. ISBN: 978-972-44-1624-3
CHRISTENSEN, L. B.; Experimental Methodology, Pearson Education, Inc., 2004
CILIBERTO, E.; SPOTO, G.; Modern Analytical Methods in Art and Archaeology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2000. ISBN: 0-471-29361-X
CREAGH, D.; BRADLEY, D.; Physical Techniques in the Study of Art, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Elsevier, 2007
CRESWELL, J.; Research Design: Qualitative & Quantitative Approaches, Sage Publications, 1994
DEMOULE, J-P et al.; Guide des Methodes de l’Archéologie, La Découverte, 2005. ISBN: 2-7071-4204-2
FERNANDÉZ-ARENAS, J.; Teoría y Metodología de la Historia del Arte, Editorial del Hombre, 1982. ISBN: 84-95887-04-2
MOORE, N.; How to Do Research: A Practical Guide to Designing and Managing Research Projects, Facet Publishing, 2006
RENFREW, C; BAHN, P. ; Archaeology. Theories, Methods and Practice, Thames and Hudson, 1991. ISBN: 0-500-27605-6
SOUSA, M. J.; BAPTISTA, C. S.; Como Fazer Investigação, Dissertações, Tese e Relatórios Segundo Bolonha, Pactor, 2011. ISBN: 9789896930011

Complementary Bibliography

ALMEIDA, C. A. F.; Património: O seu Entendimento e a sua Gestão, Edições Ethnos, 1998
BINTLIFF, J.; A Companion to Archaeology, Blackwell Publishing, 2004
CHOAY, F.; Património e Mundialização, Editora Licorne, 2010. ISBN: 978-972-8661-61-8
LAMBERT, J.; Traces of the Past. Unravelling the Secrets of Archaeology through Chemistry, Perseus Publishing, 1997. ISBN: 0-7382-0027-1
LOPES, F.; CORREIA, M. B.; Património Cultural. Critérios e Normas Internacionais de Proteção, Caleidoscópio, 2014. ISBN: 9789896582500
LOSEE, J.; A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, Oxford Univ. Press, 2001
RAGIN, C. C.; Constructing Social Research: The Unity and Diversity of Method, Pine Forge Press, 1994. ISBN: 0-8039-9021-9

Comments from the literature

In addition to the references presented, throughout the semester will be provided supplementary material support.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical lessons and tutorial supervisions. Use of active teaching/learning strategies, such as study visits and practical application of knowledge in situations of presentation/discussion/training based on case studies. Development of individual and group activities.

Software

Microsoft Office

keywords

Humanities > History > Art History
Humanities > History > Archaeology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	35,00
Teste	20,00
Trabalho escrito	10,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	35,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	40,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Trabalho de investigação	70,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must guarantee a 75% attendance. Attendance will be verified by students' signature in attendance sheets, which may be consulted for absence management. Except for the cases provided for in the general law and regulations of the Faculty.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final evaluation presupposes a grade of 9.5 or higher in the following assessment components:

- Written individual paper (10%);

- Written individual test  (20%);

- Elaboration of a project work, carried out in a group (35%);

- Presentation and discussion of scientific work resulting from group work (35%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP regulation.

Classification improvement

Classification improvement may be made regarding the written components.

Observations