Archaeology Laboratory

Code: HIS12031L

3 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours

Scientific Area: Archeology

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

It is intended that the student acquires the methodological tools, skills and competences essential for the processing of archaeological artefacts in the laboratory (cleaning, marking, recording, inventory, photography) for their analysis and study

Sustainable Development Goals

Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

Trabalho digno e crescimento económico - Promover o crescimento económico sustentado, inclusivo e sustentável, emprego pleno e produtivo, e trabalho decente para todos.

Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis - Tornar as cidades e os assentamentos humanos inclusivos, seguros, resilientes e sustentáveis.

Learning Goals

Provide students direct contact with archaeological artefacts.
Understanding and implementing the activities of washing and marking of archeological sites, as well as its registration,
inventory and photograph.
Knowledge of the techniques of accommodation and storage of artifacts.

Introduction
1.1. Identification of types of archaeological artefacts
1.2. The main techniques for the treatment of archaeological artefacts
1.3. The recovery and protection of archaeological artefacts
2. The understanding and interpretation of archaeological artefacts
2.1 registration
2.2 Inventory
2.3 photography
3. The drafting, communication and dissemination of archaeological artefacts

Teaching Methods

Being a laboratory subject, the practical component is fundamental and, therefore, not replaceable by distance learning. Continuous assessment is essential. Classes are practical, in a laboratory context, for handling archaeological artefacts, guided and monitored by teachers.

Assessment

In the assessment by attendance, the student must produce a report on the actions carried out during the laboratory activities. The evaluation will take into account the work developed by the student during the classes (40%) and the written work (60%). The assessment by final exam should include a practical exercise.