Italy and Roman Provinces A

larko2370  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Italy and Roman Provinces A
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1

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

Teacher(s)
Cavalieri Marco;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The course discusses problematic issues and specific problems of interpretation in relation with use of archaeological sources for the reconstruction of social and political relations of Rome, since its fundation (8th century BC) up to the High Middle Age, Italy and Roman provinces. Especially considered are elements of urbanism, architecture and construction techniques in order to define a scheme of the Roman way of life throughout the ages.
Aims

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

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Advanced course for archaeologists specializing in Roman archaeology whether of Italy, the centre of power, or of the provinces of the Empire. The aim is to develop a critical sense and apply methods of analysis of art (painting, sculpture and architecture) and material culture of this millennium long civilization reluctant of all standardized analytical approach. Use of theoretical and anthropological concepts in archaeological interpretation as well of literary and epigraphical sources of Latin Antiquity.

 

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
The main topic to be treated during the year 2017-2018 is the Archaeology in Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius.'
Teaching methods
A combination of ex-cathedra lessons by the teacher or invited speakers and seminars. The sessions are prepared by the students on the basis of one or more articles of which the list is given at the beginning of the year. The students are also invited to participate actively in certain sessions which may take the forms of seminars prepared by the students. Possibility to organize a study tour abroad  with presentations by students and introduction to field work.
Evaluation methods
Written examination.
Other information
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Online resources
Pdf of Course and bibliography.
Bibliography
Liste bibliographique fournie par l'enseignant.
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 [60] in History

Master [120] in History

Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics

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

Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures