Prehistory and Evolutionary Physical Anthropology [ LARKO2290 ]

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 A good knowledge of the topography of the human skeleton is also necessary. This can be acquired by following the course LGEOL2401.

The course discusses problematic issues and specific problems of interpretation in relation with the reconstruction of ways of life and thinking of Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic societies (from the beginning till the 3rd millennium BC). Moreover, various aspects of the human skeleton are treated and techniques of conservation, description, measurement and interpretation are acquired as are the anatomical particularities of larger groups that have been following each other in time and space; evolution of man from the beginning till the Homo sapiens sapiens and main questions of ethnogenesis

Advanced course for archaeologists specialising in European prehistory. The aim is to develop a critical sense and analytical methods of material culture and human remains in order to comprehend the methods of reconstruction that exist before writing came about, including theoretical and anthropological concepts (physical and cultural anthropology) used in archaeological interpretation.

Oral examination at the end of the session (10 points), lecture by the student (seminars; 5 point) and personal taking part (5 points).

For the Prehistory part of the course, the sessions will be prepared by the students, based on the reading of one or more articles of which the list twill be published at the beginning of the year. The Evolutionary Anthropology part of the course is divided into lectures and practical works.

For the Prehistory part of the course, a new topic is discussed each year.

Prehistory :

Depending of the chosen topic, a bibliography is provided at the beginning of the course.

Anthropology :

DUTOUR O., HUBLIN J.-J., VANDERMEERSCH B., 2005. Origine et évolution des populations humaines. Paris, Éditions du Comité des Travaux historiques et scientifiques (Orientations et méthodes n°8), 400 p.

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