Prehistoric archaeology

larko2290  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Prehistoric archaeology
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2

  This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2017-2018 !

Teacher(s)
Cauwe Nicolas;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
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).
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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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”.
Content
For the Prehistory part of the course, a new topic is discussed each year.
Teaching methods
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.
Evaluation methods
Oral examination at the end of the session (10 points), lecture by the student (seminars; 5 point) and personal taking part (5 points).
Other information
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Online resources
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Bibliography
En fonction du thème choisi, une bibliographie est communiquée en début de cours.
Faculty or entity
ARKE


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General

Master [120] in Anthropology

Master [60] in History of Art and Archaeology : General