Early Medieval Archaeology

larko2400  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

Early Medieval Archaeology
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2018-2019
Teacher(s)
Verslype Laurent;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The course proposes an introduction to the Merovingian and Carolingian Archaeology.
Aims

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

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The course proposes an introduction to the Merovingian and Carolingian Archaeology.

 

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 course offers an overview of the evolution of the material culture through both the merovingian and the carolingian periods mainly in North West Gaul. The main topics considered are linked with the funerary archaeology and the burial customs, the rural settlements and the paleoenvironment, the (re-)developement of urban centers, the development of Christianity, the craft productions and the economical networks, the social interpretation of the material culture.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra lecturing including guest lectures ; field, museums and exhibition trips may be linked with several topics of the course (NW paleochristian and early medieval archaeology in Europe).
Evaluation methods
Oral individual examination added to a written report based on a portfolio.
Other information
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Online resources
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Bibliography
La bibliographie de base est présentée lors de la première séance de cours et les bibliographies thématiques sont communiquées au gré des thèmes abordés.
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 of Art and Archaeology : General