Archaeological Materials Analysis
Code: 106855Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | OB | 2 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Joaquim Pera Isern
- Email :
- joaquim.pera@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Mateu Riera Rullan
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
No hi ha prerequisits per cursar aquesta assignatura. El nivell és bàsic a l'abast de tots els estudiants sense formació prèvia.
Objectives
Aquesta assignatura s’emmarca dins els ensenyaments que complementen l’arqueologia de camp. És de caràcter teoricopràctic i capacita els/les estudiants per enfrontar-se amb èxit a la classificació de material ceràmic de les èpoques antiga, medieval i moderna.
Els seu objectiu és la formació bàsica dels/les estudiants ens els aspectes essencials de la ceramologia antiga i en la classificació cronotipològica dels materials ceràmics apareguts a les excavacions realitzades a casa nostra, en jaciments que poden abraçar una cronologia des del segle IV aC fins al segle XIX.
Learning outcomes
- CM09 (Plan the work processes of archaeology, specifically information processing in the field and laboratory analysis activities, organising work teams and distributing different tasks among their members to achieve the expected goals.) Plan the work processes of archaeology, specifically information processing in the field and laboratory analysis activities, organising work teams and distributing different tasks among their members to achieve the expected goals.
- KM12 (Analytically classify different movable and immovable archaeological materials and remains.) Analytically classify different movable and immovable archaeological materials and remains.
- KM13 (Apply multidisciplinary techniques and methods to the processing and analysis of archaeological records and materials in laboratory and off-site work: analysis of ceramics, industry, archaeozoology, archaeobotany and osteoarchaeology, digital processing and treatment of archaeological images and data, statistics and quantification.) Apply multidisciplinary techniques and methods to the processing and analysis of archaeological records and materials in laboratory and off-site work: analysis of ceramics, industry, archaeozoology, archaeobotany and osteoarchaeology, digital processing and treatment of archaeological images and data, statistics and quantification.
- KM14 (Organise different laboratory activities in archaeology and the processing of archaeological information and images based on the characteristics and requirements of the proposed activity.) Organise different laboratory activities in archaeology and the processing of archaeological information and images based on the characteristics and requirements of the proposed activity.
- SM13 (Apply the main typological classification systems to archaeological materials from different chronologies, taking into account their morphological characteristics, the materials used and the processes of taphonomic alteration and decay.) Apply the main typological classification systems to archaeological materials from different chronologies, taking into account their morphological characteristics, the materials used and the processes of taphonomic alteration and decay.
- SM14 (Apply the main methods, techniques and instruments of analysis in the field of archaeology (obtaining and processing images), and in off-site (digitisation of images, creation of databases) and laboratory work (analysis of different types of archaeological remains).) Apply the main methods, techniques and instruments of analysis in the field of archaeology (obtaining and processing images), and in off-site (digitisation of images, creation of databases) and laboratory work (analysis of different types of archaeological remains).
- SM15 (Use technological equipment in field and laboratory work: total stations, binocular loupes and microscopes and imaging equipment.) Use technological equipment in field and laboratory work: total stations, binocular loupes and microscopes and imaging equipment.
- SM16 (Employ the basic procedures for consolidation and preservation of archaeological materials in the laboratory, assessing their suitability and their impact on future analyses of the same materials.) Employ the basic procedures for consolidation and preservation of archaeological materials in the laboratory, assessing their suitability and their impact on future analyses of the same materials.
- SM17 (Use the typical digital and computer equipment and tools for research and professional practice in archaeology in order to represent and order archaeological records (total stations, cameras, specialised software) and to perform analyses of different types of materials (binocular loupes and microscopes, calipers and digital scales, specialised software).) Use the typical digital and computer equipment and tools for research and professional practice in archaeology in order to represent and order archaeological records (total stations, cameras, specialised software) and to perform analyses of different types of materials (binocular loupes and microscopes, calipers and digital scales, specialised software).
Contents
1- Technical aspects of ceramics
2- Pottery as an archaeological document
3- Ceramics from the 4th and 3rd centuries BC
4- Black-glazed Roman ceramics
5- Red-glazed ceramics: Italic and Sudgàl-lica sigillata
6- Hispanic S.T. and its problems
7- African S.T.
8- DSP
9- Thin-walled ceramics
10- African and Italic kitchen ceramics
11- The llànties
12- Introduction to amphorae
13- Utilitarian pottery from the 7th-8th centuries. Transition between late antiquity and the early middle ages.
14- Carolingian pottery, 9th-10th centuries.
15- Catalan grey/oxidised kitchen pottery from the 11th-14th centuries.
16.- The reappearance of table ceramics. The so-called archaic earthenware of Barcelona
17- Catalan ceramics decorated with green and manganese (or purple).
18- Common glazed ceramics from the 13th to the 18th centuries.
19-The appearance of decoration in cobalt moratone. The so-called Barcelona blue ware
20- Catalan lustre-painted or gilded ceramics.
21- Catalan blue ceramics, 16th-19th centuries
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activitat supervisada | 20 | 0.8 | |
| Activitat autonóma | 47 | 1.88 | |
| activitat dirigida | 70 | 2.8 |
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witten tests | 80% | 3 | 0.12 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM13, SM14, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Class participation and assistance | 20% | 10 | 0.4 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, SM13, SM14, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
The evaluation of the knowledge acquired in this subject is done continuously, through the interventions in the theoretical and practical classes. In addition, students are asked to review some of the publications contained in the bibliography provided by the teachers. Finally, an exam on each of the two parts of the subject (ancient times 40% and medieval and modern times 40%), focusing on theoretical knowledge and practical identification, either with fragments or through photographs of the materials studied.
Students who do not hand in anything or who hand in only half of the evidence will be considered as non-assessable. A re-evaluation will take place at the end of the semester. Students who have submitted all the evaluable evidence and have obtained a failing grade will be entitled to a re-evaluation. The re-evaluation will not be used in any case as a second sitting.
Not assessable: According to academic regulations, a student is considered “not assessable” if they have not submitted or passed more than 30% of the evaluation activities.
A reassessment will be done at the end of the semester. Students who have received a failing grade in the set of assessable evidence will be eligible for the reassessment. The reassessment will in no case be used as a second attempt.
Given the practical nature of the subject, using AI support is allowed without restrictions.
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
Written assignments
Developing skills in the hierarchical structuring and synthesis of information.
Reading and critical analysis of the bibliography
To ensure adequate written expression
Exams
1 for each of the two parts of the course.
This course does not have a single assessment system.
Erasmus and exchange students who request to advance an exam must present a document from their home university justifying their request
Bibliography
The bibliography of all kinds of ceramic materials studied will be provided through the virtual campus, in the form of lists of bibliographic sheets, links to ad hoc pages, and documents (articles, book chapters, books) in pdf version, exclusively accessible to registered students.
Software
No specific programme is 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 |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 11 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 12 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 13 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |