Course: Preliminary Seminar of Archaeology I

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Course title Preliminary Seminar of Archaeology I
Course code UHV/ARP1
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jílek Jan, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to archaeology. Present legal framework in the Czech Republic, system of sciences, relationship to some related disciplines, interdisciplinary relations. History of the field from the global and Czech viewpoint, development of conceptions, methodical approaches, key personalities. Selected archaeological publications/periodicals. A visit of a local archaeological centre.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Projection, Skills training
Learning outcomes

After finishing this course students will be able to understand archaeological legislation, documentation, organisation of work and scientific literature.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Discussion

Make a list of selected bibliography in the range of A4 page from archeological literature. Write down a short annotation in the range of A4 page from selected archeological monograph or study. Pass a test.
Recommended literature
  • Encyklopédia archeológie.. Bratislava, 1986.
  • Understanding Archaeological Excavation.. London, 1986.
  • BUCHVALDEK, M. a kol. Dějiny pravěké Evropy.. Praha, 1985.
  • FARGAN, B. M. In the Beginning.. London, 1991.
  • HARRIS,E. C. The Principles of Archaeological Stratigraphy.. London, 1989.
  • PLEINER, R; RYBOVÁ, A. (eds.). Pravěké dějiny Čech.. Praha, 1978.
  • PODBORSKÝ, V. a kol. Pravěké dějiny Moravy. Vlastivěda moravská. Země a lid, nová řada, sv.3.. Brno, 1993.
  • PODBORSKÝ, V. Dějiny pravěku a rané doby dějinné.. Brno, 1997.
  • RENFREW, C., BAHN, P. Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice.. London, 1991.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): Protection of Historical Heritage and Archeology (2012) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): Protection of Historical Heritage and Archeology (2013) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter