Duration
30h Th, 10d FT Exc.
Number of credits
| Bachelor in history of art and archaeology : general | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The approach (definition and objectives) - institutions and legal framework - the site and its environment - preparatory studies - prospecting - topography and stratigraphy - excavation (methods and site organisation) - recording and survey methods (sections, plans, elevations, image processing, casts) - artefacts and samples - post-excavation and specialised studies - site preservation - publications.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course presents all components of fieldwork, including research structure and practice in the field. Themes developed follow the logical progress of mounting an archaeological expedition and is complemented by development of the theoretical aspects relevant for each step.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoritical courses and field training.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Duration and period: 30h + 10 days of field training (1st and 2nd terms).
Classroom and schedule: Monday, 2-3 pm ; 1st term : Auditorium S50, 2nd term : Auditorium R100.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
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Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Further information:
end-of-term examination in January.
Oral assessment during the June session covering the entire subject.
Work placement(s)
10 days of participation in field training.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Line VAN WERSCH
Service d'archéologie médiévale et post-médiévale / Centre européen d'Archéométrie
Université de Liège
line.vanwersch@Uliege.be