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Study Plan
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Laurea magistrale interateneo in Quaternario, preistoria e archeologia - Enrollment from 2025/2026The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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2 modules among the followingLegend | Type of training activity (TTA)
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Chronology and cultures of the Metal Age (2020/2021)
Teaching code
4S003277
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-ANT/01 - PREHISTORY AND EARLY HISTORY
Period
CuCi IIA, CuCi IIB
Program
Prerequisites
A general knowledge on the theories and methods for archaeological research and the terminology used for the description of lithic artefacts, pottery and Metal object is required. For those who do not have this preparation reading the handbook of Manuela Cocchi (2009), Preistoria, Qui Edit, chapter 1 p. 11- 53 and Renato Peroni 1994 Introduzione alla protostoria italiana, Laterza, pp. 62-102 will help to fill the gap.
Course programme
The course consists of two parts: 1) Synthesis of the main aspects of the the diffusion and establishment of the Metallurgy in the European continent, with a particular focus on the Italian peninsula; the following topics will be discussed: chronology, cultural aspects, technology, settlements, economy and symbolic behaviour; 2) close examination of Cupper Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age aspects in agreements with students.
Didactic methods
The course is articulated into lectures and seminars. The topics covered in the sessions will be supported by individual and group presentations aimed at promoting the active participation of students. Lectures can be integrated with visits to archaeological exhibitions and sites.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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| R. Peroni | Introduzione alla protostoria italiana. | Laterza | 1994 | 8842043818 | |
| A.M. Bietti Sestieri | L'Italia nell'età del bronzo e del ferro: dalle palafitte a Romolo (2200-700 a. C.) | Carocci | 2010 | 9788843052073 | |
| D. Cocchi Genick | Preistoria | QuiEdit | 2009 |
Examination Methods
The examination is an oral interview, both for Italian and English students. There will be questions concerning general topics; questions concerning some specific topics that are part of the programme; chronological and cultural definition of some archaeological items from a table of drawings/pictures. A short written paper (tesina) will be presented by the student.
