Prehistoric archaeology [ LARKO2290 ]

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The course discusses specific issues and problems of interpretation related to the reconstruction of lifestyles and ways of thinking of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic societies (from origins to the 3rd millennium BC).

Advanced training for archaeologists specializing in European prehistory. Develop critical thinking, analysis of material culture and human remains in order to understand the means of reconstruction methods of the periods before writing, including through theoretical and anthropological concepts (physical and cultural anthropology ) in archaeological interpretation

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

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.

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

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