Settlements and Urbanism in Prehistory
Code: 106880Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | OP | 3 |
| Archaeology | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Pedro Vicente Castro Martínez
- Email :
- pedro.castro@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
There are no special prerequisites.
Objectives
Classroom will review the social keys of the architectural structuring and the economic and political-ideological configuration of the social spaces in settlements.
Theoretical-methodological bases are aimed at the development of Social Archaeology. Special attention will be paid to the materia expression of social practices, from architectural production (land, materials, technologies and work) to
activities carried out by social groups, and its articulation in architectural units, as well as the organization of spaces in settlements (urbanism).
Some cases of non-literate societies, the subject of prehistoric archaeology studies, will be presented and analyzed to illustrate the topics discussed in different geographies and times.
Learning outcomes
- CM18 (Identify social, economic and environmental impact in the past and present of the different processes of change that occurred in prehistory based on a critical evaluation of the archaeological evidence from different periods and geographical areas.) Identify social, economic and environmental impact in the past and present of the different processes of change that occurred in prehistory based on a critical evaluation of the archaeological evidence from different periods and geographical areas.
- CM19 (Expose the participation of women in the prehistoric societies of Africa, Eurasia and America and the social construction of gender relations and the sexual division of labour.) Expose the participation of women in the prehistoric societies of Africa, Eurasia and America and the social construction of gender relations and the sexual division of labour.
- KM28 (Defend the contributions and implications of the main theoretical proposals of archaeology (traditional, processual, post-processual, feminist, Marxist archaeologies) on the societies of the different periods of the prehistory of Africa, Eurasia and America.) Defend the contributions and implications of the main theoretical proposals of archaeology (traditional, processual, post-processual, feminist, Marxist archaeologies) on the societies of the different periods of the prehistory of Africa, Eurasia and America.
- KM29 (Chronologically arrange the appearance of different architectural types, the main complexes of lithic industry, and the most relevant ceramic, archaeozoological and archaeobotanical assemblages of European prehistory.) Chronologically arrange the appearance of different architectural types, the main complexes of lithic industry, and the most relevant ceramic, archaeozoological and archaeobotanical assemblages of European prehistory.
- KM30 (Characterise the main historical processes of prehistoric societies in relation to paleoenvironmental and social effects, identifying the contributions of recent archaeological research to previous knowledge.) Characterise the main historical processes of prehistoric societies in relation to paleoenvironmental and social effects, identifying the contributions of recent archaeological research to previous knowledge.
- KM31 (Recognise androcentric biases in representations and dissemination of prehistory to develop inclusive analyses that recognise the roles of women and sexual division.) Recognise androcentric biases in representations and dissemination of prehistory to develop inclusive analyses that recognise the roles of women and sexual division.
- SM30 (Critically analyse prehistoric societies to identify inference processes, the biases of the different theoretical models and the potential and limitations of existing records.) Critically analyse prehistoric societies to identify inference processes, the biases of the different theoretical models and the potential and limitations of existing records.
- SM31 (Synthesise the contribution of different factors to the processes of social change and environmental impact in the different periods of prehistory, especially European.) Synthesise the contribution of different factors to the processes of social change and environmental impact in the different periods of prehistory, especially European.
- SM32 (Produce hypotheses about periods of the prehistory of Africa, Eurasia and America from the recognition, critical interpretation and synthesis of records from archaeological projects.) Produce hypotheses about periods of the prehistory of Africa, Eurasia and America from the recognition, critical interpretation and synthesis of records from archaeological projects.
Contents
1.-SOCIAL SPACE AND SOCIAL PRACTICES.
-Archaeology of Settlements as Social Archaeology.
-Theories of Social Space.
-Landscapes, Scenarios, Ruins and Monuments.
-Functionality and Efficiency: Systemic of Space.
-Fenomenologies and Social Construction of Space.
-Social Materiality of Space.
-The Social Practices and the Social Space
-Areas of Activity and Social Structures
-Social Spaces vs Settlements
-Temporality: Provisionality, Precariousness, Mobility and Sedentarization.
-Discontinuities of Settlements: Settlement Pattern.
2.-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORDS IN SETTLEMENTS.
-Archaeological Sites and Settlements.
-Formation of Archaeological Sites: Phases (Temporary Sequence) and Conservation Problems.
-Theories of Archaeological Excavation: Record Methodologies. Levels, Strata, Stratigraphic Units and Sets.
-Records: Descriptive Units.
3.-SOCIAL LABOUR AND ARCHITECTURE.
-Architecture: Monuments, Art and Popular Architecture.
-Labour and Architecture
-Terrains and Material
-Basic Matter and Architectural Techniques.
-Architectural Typology of Structures.
-Production of Architectural Maintenance.
4.-SOCIAL PLACES AND SETTLEMENTS.
-The Social Places: Reality of the Social Life.
-Social PLaces: Form, Function, and Use.
-Domestic Units: Domestic Groups, Families and Kinship Groups.
-Singular Places.
-Specialized Places (Economic, Political and Ideological).
-Necropolis: Funerary Places.
-Places ofCirculation, and Places of Meeting.
-Demography and Social Groups.
-Use, Possession and Property of the Space
-The Fallacy of the Private and the Public
-Politics and Coercion in Social Spaces
-Dailyness and Excepcionallity in Social Places.
5.- COMMUNITY, CITY AND URBANISM.
-Campaments, Villages and Cities
-Spaciality and Specialization
-Centralization vs Segmentation
-Jerquization vs. Horizontalization.
-Urbanism, City and State.
6.-CASE STUDIES. PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENTS (Selection).
-IBERIC SOUTH-EAST: HORIZON OF VILLENA (1500-1200 cal ANE).
-MALLORCA: HORIZON OF SON FERRAGUT (700-450 cal ANE).
-SOUTH COAST OF PERU: HORIZONS OF CERRO DE EL TRIGAL (700-100 cal ANE).
-SOUTH COAST OF PERU: HORIZONS OF CAHUACHI (100 cal ANE-400 cal DNE)
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visits to Archaeological Sites | 10 | 0.4 | KM29, KM31, SM32 |
| Research of documentation and comprehensive reading of texts | 20 | 0.8 | CM18, KM28, KM29, KM31, SM30, SM32 |
| Tutorials | 15 | 0.6 | CM18, CM19, KM28, KM29, KM30, KM31, SM30, SM32 |
| Writing papers and study | 10 | 0.4 | CM18, KM28, KM29, KM31, SM30, SM32 |
| Completion of guided learning exercises | 5 | 0.2 | KM28, KM29, SM30, SM32 |
| Classroom Practices | 20 | 0.8 | CM18, CM19, KM28, KM29, SM30 |
| Lectures | 70 | 2.8 | CM18, CM19, KM28, KM29, SM30, SM32 |
• Lectures and debate sessions.
• Classroom Practice: Course work on cases of architectural structuring and social spaces in settlements.
• Presentation and debate of the results of course work.
• Visit to an archaeological site to learn about the architectural evidence and contexts, as well as experimental archaeology activities and reconstructions.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written course work | 50 | 0 | 0 | CM18, CM19, KM28, KM29, KM31, SM30, SM31, SM32 |
| Follow-up and participation | 20 | 0 | 0 | CM18, KM28, KM29, KM31, SM30, SM32 |
| Presentation and discussion of course work | 20 | 0 | 0 | CM18, CM19, KM28, KM29, SM30, SM31, SM32 |
| Field trip to a site | 10 | 0 | 0 | KM28, KM29, KM30, KM31, SM32 |
The evaluation continuous (Continuous Assessment) implies:
-Participation in discussions, relevant issues, and design in tutorials of the content and script of the Course Work (20%) Not recoverable.
-Assistance and commentary on camp activities (10%). Not recoverable.
-Class presentation of the Analysis of Social Spaces in a Settlement, self-evaluated by the students (20%). Not recoverable
-Written presentation of the Critical Analysis of the Publication/Publications of the Studies of Social Spaces in a Settlement (50%). Reassessable.
On carrying out each evaluation activity, lecturers will inform students (on Moodle) of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place.
Students will obtain a not assessed/not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30 % of the assessment items.
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.
This subject does not allow a single assessment.
Erasmus and exchange students who request to advance an exam must present a document from their home university justifying their request.
Recovery: In order to be eligible for recovery, the student must have been evaluated at 2/3 of the total.
This subject allows the use of AI technologies exclusively for support tasks such as bibliographic or content-based searches, or translations, where applicable]. Other specific situations may be contemplated, as deemed appropriate by the teacher. The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may
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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 | Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PCAM) Field practices | 1 | Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |