Introduction to Archaeology
Code: 106849Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | FB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Francesc Xavier Busquets Costa
- Email :
- francescxavier.busquets@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required to enroll
Objectives
Learning outcomes
- CM05 (Innovatively apply the theoretical and methodological procedures of archaeology to society's demands.) Innovatively apply the theoretical and methodological procedures of archaeology to society's demands.
- CM06 (Recognise the ethical and social implications of the different approaches and theoretical proposals of archaeology to adapt the analysis to the demands of democratic values and practices without ideological manipulation.) Recognise the ethical and social implications of the different approaches and theoretical proposals of archaeology to adapt the analysis to the demands of democratic values and practices without ideological manipulation.
- CM07 (Propose a theoretical and methodological conceptualisation of archaeology that is consistent with inclusive and non-sexist perspectives of the past.) Propose a theoretical and methodological conceptualisation of archaeology that is consistent with inclusive and non-sexist perspectives of the past.
- KM07 (Recognise the structure of archaeology as a science both on a theoretical (epistemological and ontological) and methodological level based on its theoretical diversity and the main current debates.) Recognise the structure of archaeology as a science both on a theoretical (epistemological and ontological) and methodological level based on its theoretical diversity and the main current debates.
- KM08 (Identify the contributions of disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, economic theory, geography, epistemology and the philosophy of science to archaeological theory.) Identify the contributions of disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, economic theory, geography, epistemology and the philosophy of science to archaeological theory.
- KM09 (Recognise the main androcentric biases in archaeological accounts and, specifically, in the ontological categories of social studies to develop inclusive analysis that incorporates relevant issues in relation to women.) Recognise the main androcentric biases in archaeological accounts and, specifically, in the ontological categories of social studies to develop inclusive analysis that incorporates relevant issues in relation to women.
- SM07 (Apply the logical structure of archaeology as a science to identify the processes that support its main reasoning in order to be able to analyse the processes of inference and generation of archaeological information and offer one's own views.) Apply the logical structure of archaeology as a science to identify the processes that support its main reasoning in order to be able to analyse the processes of inference and generation of archaeological information and offer one's own views.
- SM08 (Synthetically explain the main explanatory proposals of the past from the different theoretical schools of archaeology, assessing both strengths and weaknesses.) Synthetically explain the main explanatory proposals of the past from the different theoretical schools of archaeology, assessing both strengths and weaknesses.
Contents
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom activities | 34.5 | 1.38 | |
| Visits | 20.5 | 0.82 | |
| Exercises and bibliographical research work | 38 | 1.52 | |
| Study and reading about the theory taught in class. | 22 | 0.88 | |
| Identification and differentiation of an archaeological stratigraphy | 5 | 0.2 | |
| Visit to an archaeological site | 5 | 0.2 |
Addressed to
Classroom activities:
- lectures
- practical exercises: introduction and/or review of the teaching units and application of theoretical concepts to practice.
- reading of press articles with subsequent discussion
- videos
- 2 group assignments on case studies and oral presentations of these assignments.
Outputs:
Theoretical concepts and practical application of these concepts :
-Introduction to the site
- Archaeological topography
- Excavation documentation
- Treatment and classification of archaeological materials
Supervised
Visit to the Torre Llauder archaeological site
Autonomous
Exercises and bibliographical research work
Archaeological fieldwork: outing to Torre Llauder for section analysis.
To learn how the archaeological study process works.
Study and reading of the theory taught in class.
Consolidate knowledge
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical examination | 50% | 4 | 0.16 | CM05, CM06, CM07, KM07, KM08, KM09, SM07, SM08 |
| Exercises and bibliographical research work | 30% | 20 | 0.8 | CM05, CM06, CM07, KM07, KM08, KM09, SM07, SM08 |
| Case studies and related oral presentations | 20% | 1 | 0.04 | CM05, CM06, CM07, KM07, KM08, KM09, SM07, SM08 |
Evaluation indicators:
1. Theoretical test (50%).
There will be two partial examinations to evaluate the theory
Evaluation system:
The concepts taught in class will be evaluated based on a topic-based question - of analysis and synthesis and, optionally, also of critical reflection - to choose between two options.
Competencies to demonstrate to obtain optimal evaluation results:
Knowledges:
A correct assimilation of the knowledge taught in class and its deepening, as a minimum, from one of the bibliographical citations of the basic bibliography for each teaching unit. In case you have not used bibliography to deepen the concepts you will have the option to approve but not to the qualifications of remarkable or excellent.
Abilities:
- Analyze and synthesize information, distinguishing the importance of high school.
- Develop a critical thinking and reasoning.
- Be able to communicate appropriately the acquired knowledge. Write with grammar correction and use appropriate vocabulary and academic style, as well as a specific technical vocabulary and interpretation.
- Master the necessary languages to be able to deepen the class contents with the appropriate bibliography.
- Have developed autonomous learning abilities to deepen the classroom content with the appropriate bibliography.
Erasmus and exchange students who request to advance an exam must present a document from their home university justifying their request.
2. Exercises and bibliographical research work (30%).
Competencies to demonstrate to obtain optimal evaluation results:
Knowledges:
- Be able to develop a formally correct research work both in terms of structure and references and bibliographical citations.
- Demonstrate a correct assimilation of the exposed contents.
Abilities:
- Analyze and synthesize information, distinguishing the importance of high school.
- Develop a critical thinking and reasoning.
- Write with grammar correction and use appropriate vocabulary and academic style, as well as a specific technical vocabulary and interpretation.
- Search, select and manage information independently, both in structural sources (databases, bibliographies, specialized journals) and in information distributed on the network.
- Use basic computer tools (such as word processors or databases).
- Skills for team work: commitment with the team, collaboration habit and ability to incorporate in the resolution of problems.
- Have developed autonomous learning abilities.
3. Case studies and corresponding oral presentations (20%).
Competencies to be demonstrated for the obtaining of optimal evaluation results:
Knowledges:
- Respond to all questions raised in the reference scripts of the activities.
- Demonstrate a correct assimilation of the exposed contents.
Abilities:
- Ability to connect theoretical contents with archaeological practice.
- Make clear oral presentations, structured, didactic, and use appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- Analyze and synthesize information, distinguishing the importance of high school.
- Develop a critical thinking and reasoning.
- Search, select and manage information independently, both in structural sources (databases, bibliographies, specialized journals) and in information distributed on the network.
- Use basic computer tools (such as the Power Point).
- Skills for team work: commitment with the team, collaboration habit and ability to incorporate in the resolution ofproblems.
- Ability to debate based on specialized knowledge acquired.
- Master the necessary languages to be able to carry out the relevant readings.
- Have developed autonomous learning abilities.
Competencies to demonstrate to obtain optimal evaluation results:
Knowledges:
-Demonstrate that they have been gaining knowledge of archaeological stratigraphy, excavation documentation, and treatment and classification of materials.
Abilities:
- Skills for team work: commitment with the team, collaboration habit and ability to incorporate in the resolution of problems.
Attitudes:
- Dynamism.
- Responsibility.
- Constance.
At the time of each assessment activity, students will be informed (Moodle) of the procedure and date of the review of grades.
Conditions for re-evaluation
-To be eligible for retake, the student must have been assessed for 2/3 of the total.
-The student will receive the grade of “not assessable” provided that they have not submitted more than 30% of the assessment activities.
Revaluation calendar
The dates of the reassessment exams are set by the faculty.
Irregularities (plagiarism/fraud):
In the event that the student carries out any irregularity that could lead to a significant variation in the grade of an assessment act, this assessment act will be graded 0, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be initiated. In the event that several irregularities occur in the assessment acts of the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.
Models of use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Restricted use: Allowed only for support tasks (bibliographic search, correction or translation).
The student must identify the generated parts, specify the tools and include a critical reflection. Lack of transparency implies a 0.
Bibliography
Software
No specific software required
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PCAM) Field practices | 11 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PCAM) Field practices | 12 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |