Introduction to the study of classical archaeology I.

University of Trnava

Department: Department of Classical ArchaeologyLocal Code: KAb001
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Course Details

ECTS Credits:8
Language of Instruction:English
Mode of Delivery:Hybrid
Study Programme:Master, Bachelor
Type of Course:Seminar
Min Participants:15

Term Information

Semester:Autumn/Winter

Course Content

1.Classical Archaeology as science 2. Topography of Ancient world 3. Scientific disciplines related to Classical Archaeology 4. History of the research of Classical Archaeology 5. Archaeological Institutions and Collections in the world 6. Absolute and Relative Chronology 7. Introduction to the Methodology of Archaeology 8. Basic Archaeological Literature and mode of search1.

Learning Outcomes

Aim of the course: Aim of the course: Acquaintance of students with the contents of Classical Archaeology, mastering of basic terminology and the usage of literature.

Educational results: The student will acquire basic knowledge of the history of exploration, scientific methods and procedures, and chronology of ancient literature.

Recommended optional program components: none

Literature and Course Materials

FOSTER, H. et al. 2007. Umění po roce 1900. Praha : Slovart. GERŽOVÁ, J. a KOL. 1999. Slovník svetového a slovenského umenia 2. polovice 20. storočia. Bratislava : Kruh súčasného umenia PROFIL. SEDLÁŘ, J.2015. Ismy. Umění 20. století. Brno : Meridian World Press BOUZEK, J. – ONDŘEJOVÁ, I. – MUSIL, J., Úvod do klasické archeologie. Praha 1997. BORBEN, A. H./HÖLSCHER, T./ZANKER, P. (Hrs.): Klassische Archäologie. Berlin 2009. SINN, U.: Eiführung in die Klassische Archäologie. München 2000. HÖLSCHER, T.: Klassische Archäologie. Grundwissen. Stuttgart 2006. DUFKOVÁ, M./ONDŘEJOVÁ (ed.): Historie sběratelství antických památek v českých zemích. Praha 2006. JOHNSON, M.: Archaeological Theory. Oxford 1999. SKLENÁŘ, K.: Dějiny archeologie (Skriptá FF UK). Praha1976. GRANT, J. - GORIN, S. - FLEMIN, N.: The Archaeology Coursebook. New York 2005, 293-311. VYDRA, A.: Akademické písanie. Trnava 2010.

Contact

Assigned Contact: vladimir.varsik@truni.sk

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