Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
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| 1 A | Sep 27, 2021 | Nov 6, 2021 |
| 1 B | Nov 15, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| 2 A | Feb 14, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| 2 B | Apr 4, 2022 | Jun 4, 2022 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione d'esame invernale | Jan 10, 2022 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Sessione d'esame estiva | Jun 6, 2022 | Jul 23, 2022 |
| Sessione d'esame autunnale | Aug 29, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione straordinaria (a.a. 2020/21) | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| Sessione estiva | Jul 11, 2022 | Jul 16, 2022 |
| Sessione autunnale | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 12, 2022 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festività natalizie | Dec 24, 2021 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| Festività pasquali | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Festività Santo Patrono di Verona | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| Chiusura estiva | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
Exam calendar
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University. Please select your Study Plan based on your enrolment year.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Methodology of the archaeological research (i) (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S02111
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-ANT/10 - METHODS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Period
1 A, 1 B
Learning objectives
The course aims to direct the students into the set of problems relevant to the archaeological research in order to obtain theoretical knowledge of the methodological and technical fundamentals of Archaeology, to be improved additionally by practical exercises during field work and laboratory practises.
KNOWLEDGES: 1.To be familiar with interdisciplinary methods and approaches in Archaeology in order to read and understand the material culture data correctly.
2.To be aware of particular archaeological terminology of the field.
SKILLS: 1.To understand the principal techniques and strategies in stratigraphy of the archaeological diggings. 2.To use correctly particular archaeological terminology. 3. To learn the variety of archaeometrical approaches that are usually used in the archaeological research (as during the investigation of material culture evidence, landscapes, sites and so on).
Prerequisites and basic notions
There are no specific prerequisites
Program
The course aims to illustrate the methods and approaches to be adopted in field research and in the historical elaboration and interpretation of archaeological data. On a general level, the main thematic blocks covered in class are illustrated:
- the methods and techniques of archaeological excavation;
- methods and techniques for the study of the territory (surface reconnaissance, remote sensing, etc.);
- archaeological survey, topographical survey and computerized data management;
- environmental archeology and the interaction between man and the environment;
- the archeology of architecture; - preventive archeology and public archeology.
Didactic methods
Face-to-face lectures are provided. One or more educational outings will be organized during the course. The teaching methods may vary according to the methods established by the university in consideration of any health emergency. The students of the course will be offered the opportunity to participate in summer excavation campaigns directed by the teacher in charge of the course or by other teachers of the Department. The lesson plans and other teaching material (.ppt or .pdf) will be made available through the e-learning platform
Learning assessment procedures
The exam includes an oral test in person.
Attending students.
During the exam the topics covered in class will be discussed in addition to the following volumes: A. CARANDINI, Storie dalla terra, Einaudi, Torino ed. 2010 (or other editions). F. CAMBI, Archeology of ancient landscapes: sources and diagnostics, Rome 2003, chapters 4, 5, 6, 7.
Non-attending students.
During the exam the following volumes will be discussed: A. CARANDINI, Storie dalla terra, Einaudi, Torino ed. 2010 (or other editions). F. CAMBI, Archeology of ancient landscapes: sources and diagnostics, Rome 2003. BROGIOLO GP, CAGNANA A., Archeology of Architecture, methods and interpretations, Sesto Fiorentino (FI) 2021.
Evaluation criteria
During the exam the student's degree of learning of the topics covered, the critical ability to make their own and re-elaborate the aforementioned topics and the property of language in presenting the contents will be assessed.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The final grade will be based on the result of the oral exam.
Exam language
Italiano
Type D and Type F activities
COMPETENZE TRASVERSALI
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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| 1° 2° 3° | Future's Festival | F |
Alessandra Zangrandi
(Coordinatore)
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Career prospects
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Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
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| Ambiti di tesi | Art & Architecture - Art & Architecture |
| Stage | Research area |
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| Lavorare in archivio | Various topics |
