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2026-2027 / HAAR0079-1

In-depth questions on the techniques of excavations

Duration

30h Th, 10d FT Exc.

Number of credits

 Master in history of art and archaeology : general, research focus5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : musicology, research focus5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : archeometry, research focus5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : general, teaching focus (Réinscription uniquement, pas de nouvelle inscription)5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : general, professional focus in museology5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : general (60 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : musicology (60 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Damien Flas

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course offers an in-depth look at various aspects-scientific and methodological as well as administrative and logistical-of the organization of research-led and preventive archaeology, particularly in Wallonia and neighboring regions.
The program will feature presentations by archaeologists and visits to several active excavation sites.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

In-depth study of archaeological excavation techniques.

Preparation for conducting archaeological excavations, from putting together an application file to post-excavation analysis.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Have completed a course on excavation techniques at bachelor's level.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoritical courses, lectures, visists of archaeological sites.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

30 h + 10 days of excavation, at the 2nd term.

Auditorium A4/prehistory Museum, Tuesday 9-11 AM.

 

The class schedule and location may be subject to change, depending on and in agreement with the schedules of the students enrolled in the course.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège


Further information:

Further information:

The presentations given during the lectures will be posted on MyULiège.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam

Written work / report


Further information:

Assessment will be based on:

- internship report (50%)
- oral exam (40%)
- class participation (10%)

Work placement(s)

10 days of archaeological excavation, which will be the subject of a report written by the student.

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Damien FLAS
Département des Sciences historiques
Service de Préhistoire, 7 place du 20-Août bât A1, B-4000 Liège
Tél.: 04.366.58.39
E-mail: dflas@uliege.be

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