5 credits
15.0 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2017-2018
Teacher(s)
Driessen Jan;
Language
English
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The course proposes an introduction to the application of Earth science (geology, geomorphology, pedology) concepts and methods in archaeological contexts.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | Through this course, students will receive a general introduction to geoarchaeology (concepts, methods, applications). At the end of the course, students should be able to locate relevant information in specialized reference sources, and to identify geoscientific techniques amenable to the resolution of archaeological research questions. |
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”.
Content
Introduction to geoarchaeology (disciplinary history, major geomorphological contexts, bibliography); introduction to sedimentology and pedology (description and characterization of soils
and sediments, notion of sedimentary facies); archaeological micromorphology (principles and applications); alluvial geoarchaeology; coastal geoarchaeology; introduction to archaeoseismology.
and sediments, notion of sedimentary facies); archaeological micromorphology (principles and applications); alluvial geoarchaeology; coastal geoarchaeology; introduction to archaeoseismology.
Teaching methods
The course is organised in 2-hour modules, each of them devoted to a particular theme in geoarchaeology.
Evaluation methods
Research paper ' topics suggested by the instructor. Students may suggest their own topics (subject to the instructor's approval). Work progress evaluated through individual presentations. Grading: research paper: 3/4; individual presentation: 1/4.
Other information
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Online resources
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Bibliography
La bibliographie sera exposée durant la première séance de cours.
Faculty or entity
ARKE
