Research and Communication in Archaeology

Code: HIS12026L

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Archeology

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

The constant application of scientific information among researchers in archeology requires the preparation in communication and will this unit is intended to address the princiapis scientific communication rules , whether oral, written or scientific image means.

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.

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.

Produção e consumo sustentáveis - Assegurar padrões de produção e de consumo sustentáveis.

Learning Goals

?Research and Communication in Archaeology? aims to introduce the student to the discipline of archaeology in a holistic way, from the research process to its dissemination within the community.
Knowledge: The aim is for the student to understand the complete archaeological work process, from scientific production to its transfer to society, focusing on the importance of transmitting knowledge and archaeological discoveries, as well as the preservation of archaeological heritage.
Skills: The goal is for the student to grasp the main rules of scientific communication and develop the necessary skills to communicate scientific information, whether oral, written, graphical, or audiovisual, to peers and the general public, and to interact with the media. This includes maintaining scientific accuracy while adapting the language for non-specialized audiences. It also aims to prepare students for communicative interaction with different audiences, considering both age and cultural perspectives

0. Introduction: Archeology. What? Who? For what? For whom?
1. From scientific creation to dissemination
2. Scientific language and other languages
3. The scientific image and its communication
4. Organization of the scientific text
5. From the field to the museum or to the exhibition: the languages
6. From scientific text to informative text
7. The archaeologist, the media and the arts
8. Information on the network
9. Archeology and citizen science

Teaching Methods

The teaching-learning process will involve both theoretical and practical classes in a ratio close to 20-40, aiming to alternate between the presentation of content by the instructor and, on the other hand, direct engagement of students with concrete archaeological realities. This will be done through the observation of graphic materials and material remains, as well as through laboratory work and study visits to sites and monuments.
Practical activities will prioritize the use of various methodologies for analysis and information transmission, the use of digital research and communication technologies by students, and participation in public archaeology experiences as ways to approach the professional reality of the future archaeologist.

Assessment

Continuous assessment system (frequency) two assessment elements:
1. Individual work on one of the thematic units covered (60%).
2. Presentation of the work (40%).
Final examination system (single semester test 100%).