Archaeological Heritage

Code: HIS02467L

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Archeology

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

This curricular unit provides a general perspective of the Archaeological Heritage, from investigation to promotion, privileging the existing in the South of Portugal

Sustainable Development Goals

1. Erradicar a pobreza - Acabar com a pobreza em todas as suas formas, em todos os lugares

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

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

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

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

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

Learning Goals

Knowing the different types of archaeological heritage.
Knowledge of legislation applicable to national and international archaeological heritage.
Recognizing possibilities of archaeological value.
Develop projects and activities to enhance the promotion and protection of archaeological heritage.

0. introduction
1. Interest and curiosity for the formation of Archaeology Archaeology as a science
2. Legislation and documentation of the Archaeological Heritage
3. Field of archaeological work to recovery, utilization and dissemination of the Archaeological Heritage
4. The archaeological heritage as a cultural, economic

Teaching Methods

Teaching methodologies are diverse, combining oral lectures delivered by the instructor with the development of students? skills in critical thinking about the syllabus contents, autonomy in the teaching-learning process, and self-assessment. A participatory approach to learning is valued, encouraging classroom intervention and debate, independent research, and the demonstration of students? ability to organise, systematise, and analyse information through the application of acquired knowledge.
Sessions are complemented by students? active engagement through a dialogical approach to learning and/or by the organisation of debates involving students. In addition to the case studies presented by the instructor, specialists may be invited to enrich the content and the programme?s diversity, thereby adapting the syllabus to students? main interests and contributing to a stronger articulation between teaching and research.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, consisting of a written assignment (30%) and an in-class presentation (50%), plus attendance and participation in classes or other training events (20%), or through a Final Exam (100%).

Guiding principles for the use of AI: AI may be used to support learning, not to replace human reflection, creativity, or authorship. Any use of AI must comply with the principles of honesty, rigour, and intellectual responsibility, avoiding plagiarism, fabrication, or uncritical dependence on automated outputs. Any use of AI in the preparation of materials submitted for assessment must be explicitly declared, indicating the tool used and the nature of its contribution. Students must demonstrate the ability to evaluate, interpret, and critically engage with AI-generated results, recognising their limitations, biases, and ethical implications. It is prohibited to enter personal data, confidential materials, or sensitive information into generative AI systems, in accordance with the GDPR and the University of Évora?s regulations. AI cannot be considered an author; therefore, the student retains full responsibility for the production and accuracy of the work submitted. The use of AI is permitted as a tool to support research, as an instrument for critical reflection, and in active-learning contexts. The use of AI is not permitted to generate texts, answers, images, or other content presented as the student?s original work; to automatically produce assignments, essays, reports, or other assessment components without substantial intellectual input from the human author; or to manipulate, falsify, or omit information sources. Work in which AI use is identified without an explicit declaration will be considered in breach of academic integrity standards and may result in penalties equivalent to those applied in cases of plagiarism. The instructor may request additional explanations or preliminary versions of the work in order to confirm effective authorship. Originality, critical analysis, and interpretative ability remain key assessment criteria. The instructor may use any tools deemed necessary to verify students? use of AI, and may request oral clarifications or, if necessary, require an oral examination before the Course Unit jury.