Archaeological Research Methods: Theoretical Aspects
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide general knowledge of the history of archaeological disciplines, from their birth and their beginning to the formation of the modern method through the most important scholars of XX century (Prehistory and Classical Archaeology) and the theoretical currents of the archaeological thought (Processual and Postprocessual Archaeology etc) until the field archaeology and its applications.
Expected learning outcomes
he student must acquire knowledge of the history of archaeological disciplines, of the formation of archaeological thought of XX century until its application on modern field archaeology.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
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Part A and B
L-ANT/10 - METHODS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Part C
L-ANT/10 - METHODS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours