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Type D and Type F activities
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Laurea in Beni culturali - Enrollment from 2025/2026| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° 3° | Archaeological excavation in Aquileia (UD) | F |
Patrizia Basso
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° 3° | Archaeological excavation in Montebaranzone castle (MO) | F |
Nicola Mancassola
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° 3° | Archaeological excavation in Morfasso (PC) | F |
Nicola Mancassola
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° 3° | Archaeological fieldwork - Monte Palazzo di S. Tomio di Malo (Vicenza) | F |
Mara Gioia Migliavacca
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° 3° | Archaeological fieldwork in the Leno valleys (Roveerto, TN) | F |
Mara Gioia Migliavacca
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° 3° | Archaeological excavation in Toano (RE) | F |
Nicola Mancassola
(Coordinator)
|
Archaeology of the ancient Near East (i) (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S010597
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-OR/05 - ANCIENT NEAR EAST ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART HISTORY
Period
CuCi 2 A, CuCi 2 B
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a basic knowledge of the discoveries, methodologies and other fundamental issues connected with ancient Near East archaeology and art, so that the student acquires the skills necessary to evaluate and chronologically and geographically contextualize the material expressions and the artistic manifestations of the near eastern civilizations, between prehistory and Hellenism. The course will deal also with contemporary history and current events to better understand how to promote and protect the archaeological and artistic heritage of the Near East.
Prerequisites and basic notions
General and basic historical, linguistic and artistic competences
Program
The first part of the course aims to provide a geographical and chronological framework necessary to understand the archeology of the ancient Near East, offering a general overview of the natural environment and the overall periodization. With these bases it will be possible to present the material culture and the artistic expressions that characterized the region over a period of time ranging from prehistory to the first millennium BC. IContemporary history and current issues will also be touched upon to better understand the dynamics of protection and enhancement of Near Eastern archaeological and artistic heritage.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Frontal lessons, supplemented seminar and laboratory.
Materials used during the lessons will be accessible online.
The reference texts are general-purpose manuals. Materials used during the lessons will be accessible online. The parts to be studied will be indicated during the course and additional materials will be provided for further study.
Learning assessment procedures
Oral exam.
The exam will focus on topics and materials illustrated during the lessons, as well as on the reference literature,
Evaluation criteria
The evaluation concerns: the acquisition of the specific skills and topics covered by the course, the ability to organize and apply the acquired knowledge and methodologies, correctness and expository properties.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
Single grade
Exam language
italiano
