ARCHAEOLOGY AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE

Aim of the course is to offer the students of the Egart program a basic knowledge of the theory, of the methodology and of the techniques in archaeology. We will discuss topics on the management, valorization and dissemination of the archaeology, also through digital innovative solutions, often using maritime archaeology as an example.

Basic knowledge of the methodological aspects of the modern archaeological research and of the potential of the discipline for a correct and aware production of innovative proposals for the management and the valorization in this filed, with particular attention for the dissemination.

Nothing in particular, but a basic knowledge of problems of the cultural heritage could help the comprehension of the course.

Among the topics which we will address: definition of the discipline, history of the studies, topics of the archaeological research, science applied, formation of deposits and degradation of the material, archaeological excavation, "public archaeology", musealization, innovative and digital dissemination, experimental archaeology, problems of the management of archaeological resources.

Indispensable text books:
Renfrew, C., Bahn, P., 2009, L'essenziale di archeologia. Teoria - metodi - pratiche, Milano (excluding chapters: 5, 8, 9) (every edition or reprint).
Volpe, G., 2020, Archeologia pubblica. Metodi, tecniche, esperienze, Roma (at least till p. 136).
Beltrame, C., 2014, Fortuna e potenzialità del relitto del “Mercurio”. Tra ricerca e valorizzazione. In Lignan. Società Archeologica Friuliana, 3 Udine. 325-336.
Articles or pamphlets which will be put at disposal during the course to cover the arguments not covered by the books.

The check of the learning consists in a series of questions to verify the level of comprehension of the arguments exposed during the lessons and studied on the text books, but also the competence of an appropriate base of archaeological method and of a technical terminolology.

oral

Regarding the grading scale for the oral exam:

A. Scores in the range of 18-22 will be assigned for: sufficient knowledge of the textbooks and related topics; Sufficient knowledge of the archaeological terms.

B. Scores in the range of 23-26 will be assigned for: Fair knowledge of the textbooks and related topics. Fair knowledge of the archaeological terms.

C. Scores in the range of 27-30 will be assigned for: Good or excellent knowledge of the textbooks and related topics. Good or excellent knowledge of the archaeological terms.

D. The “laude” will be awarded to students with excellent knowledge and comprehension of the textbooks and related topics and excellent knowledge of the archaeological terms.

Front lessons with power point presentation which will be available for the students on Moodle, visits at museums, a percentual of lessons in blended mode through power point presentations with vocal or textual comments.