Duration
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology : 10h Th, 5h Mon. WS
Part 2: Datation and chronological modelling : 10h Th
Number of credits
| Master in history of art and archaeology : archeometrics (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology : Line Van Wersch
Part 2: Datation and chronological modelling : David Strivay
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
An introduction will reach the dating in historical sciences that is at the heart of this domain. We will dicsuss the classical dating method in archaeology including typo-chronology (matrix permutation and seriation) and numismatic. We will study thermoluminescence and archaeomagnetism dating. Then, as a speciality of Liege University, dendrocrhonlogy will be the subject of theretical and practical seminars in the laboratory and directly on the field.
The second part of the course will be dedicated to 14C dating taht is one of the most frequent method in arcaheology. We will also reach the other isotopic methods. We will finally visit a lab practising dating method.
The seminar will be organised in two units of two and one day in order to facilitated field practice and visits.
Part 2: Datation and chronological modelling
C14
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
Learning the different dating methods and the condictions of their applications
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
Nothing
Part 2: Datation and chronological modelling
Aucun prérequis
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
Theory, practical activities on sites. The teaching will be organised during two days in the Scientific station of Mont-Rigi (Waimes).The second part of the course will take place during two days, in Paris, in a laboratory.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
A meeting with the students is organised at the beginning of academic year in order to organise the teaching.
Recommended or required readings
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
The list will be available on e-campus
Assessment methods and criteria
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
Line Van Wersch : line.vanwersch@uliege.be
David Strivay : dstrivay@ulg.ac.be
Part 2: Datation and chronological modelling
David Strivay
dstrivay@uliege.be