Prehistoric archaeology

larko2290  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Prehistoric archaeology
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
45.0 h
Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Cauwe Nicolas;
Language
French
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 :

1 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.
 
Content
A new topic is discussed each year.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

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.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Oral examination at the end of the session (50 %), lecture by the student (seminars; 25 %) and personal taking part (25 %).
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 Anthropology

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

Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General