Archaeology Laboratory

Code: HIS12031L

3 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours

Scientific Area: Archeology

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, Spanish

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

Redução das 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

Practical classes contact and handling of archaeological artifacts, guided and accompanied by the teacher.
The student must produce a report on the actions taken during the laboratory activities.
The evaluation will take into account the work of the students of classes (40%) and written work (60%)