Teaching code

4S01193

Teacher

Patrizia Basso

Coordinator

Patrizia Basso

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-ANT/09 - ANCIENT TOPOGRAPHY

Period

CuCi IIA dal Feb 15, 2021 al Apr 1, 2021.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course addresses the subject of the relationship that arose between man and the environement in ancient times, with particular reference to the Roman era.
The expected learning outcomes are:
KNOWLEDGE
1. Knowledge of the sources, tools and methodologies used in the reconstruction of the ancient environment with particular focus on road networks, agrarian organisation and urban development.
2. Knowledge of the influence of geographical factors on the origin and development of settlements and the environmental changes caused by man.

SKILLS
1. Correct use of basic archaeological terminology, particularly that related to the ancient landscape.
2. Application of an interdisciplinary methodological approach to the reading and interpretation of the ancient world.
3. Analysis and understanding of the main sources employed in historical/archaeological study (literary, epigraphic, material).

Program

The first part of the course will address general topics:
1. the meaning and value of historical topography;
2. the tools and methods for the study and reconstruction of the ancient environment;
3. roman roads: sources and research methodology;
4. centuriation and the rural population;
5. urban structures.
The second part of the course will address these same themes in the context of Roman Venetia, employing, inter alia, concrete applications from research projects in which Patrizia Basso is involved.
There are no prerequisites but it would be preferable that students have a basic knowledge of Roman history and Classical archaeology. .

Course texts
For the first part of the course, lecture notes and illustrative material will be provided on the e-learning platform (PowerPoint of the lectures); those students that do not attend lectures have to study the manual G. BONORA, P.L. DALL’AGLIO, S. PATITUCCI, G. UGGERI, La topografia antica, Cleub, Bologna 2000
For the second part of the course, the volume J. BONETTO, Veneto, Archeologia delle Regioni d’Italia, Libreria dello Stato - Istituito Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Roma 2009 (2 chapters for those that attend lectures and 4 for those that do not – in each case, to be chosen on the basis of personal interests).
Other texts may also be selected with the agreement of the course lecturer, obtained either via email or during office hours.

Examination Methods

The objective of the exam is to verify the achievement of the previously specified expected learning outcomes.
Oral exam. The evaluation will take into account knowledge, skills demonstrated and capacity to express oneself orally using appropriate terminology.