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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
HAAR0071-1  Special questions of prehistoric archaeology

Duration :  30h Th, 10d FT Exc.
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 3rd yearFirst semester5
Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, Musicology, 3rd yearFirst semester5
Lecturer :  Marcel Otte
Substitute(s) :  Pierre Noiret
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
The course presents the range of methods available today for prehistoric archaeology. We start with raw data and through analysis, give such data anthropological significance, from tools to burials. Natural sciences, like those relating to technology and ethnography, are also presented in order to reconstruct the ways of life and values of prehistoric societies.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The course consists of an introduction the methods of prehistoric archaeology (e.g., typology, use-wear analysis, archaeozoology).
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
None.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Duration and period: 30h + 10 days of excursions, trips and field training, 1st term.

Classroom and schedule: Prehistory Museum(building A4), Tuesday, 2-4 pm.
Recommended or required readings :  
A bibliography of the major reference works is distributed at the beginning of the year.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination. Exam session in June.
Contacts :  
Professor
Marcel OTTE, professeur ordinaire
Département des Sciences historiques
Service de Préhistoire, 7 place du 20-Août bât A1, B-4000 Liège
Tél.: 04.366.54.76 - Fax : 04.366.55.51
E-mail: Marcel.Otte@ulg.ac.be
Assistant
Pierre NOIRET
Tél.: 04.366.58.39


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