Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
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
- General overview of archaeological research in Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
- Methodological discussion of how to approach and investigate an archaeological site in these regions.
- Presentation and analysis of the results obtained during the most recent excavation campaigns.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Introduction to the archaeology of Syria and Iraqi Kurdistan within the broader framework of Ancient Near Eastern archaeology.
- Study of the environment of archaeological sites and introduction to methods for analysing a site within its geographical, topographical, and environmental context.
- Introduction to Early Bronze Age iconography in the Syro-Mesopotamian region.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
To have attended the general lecture during the 1st year of study entitled "History of art and archaeology : ancient Near East".
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Regular attendance in class. Reading books specified in the bibliography.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
face-to-face : 30 h during the 2nd quadrimestre.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
There will be no lecture notes.
Slideshows are online (MyULiege) after courses.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Oral test + written work : classroom presentation
Duration of the presentation: approx. 45 min.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Q2 - 1pm - 4pm - classroom A1 3/26b
Contacts
Secretaries
Valérie ELIAS (LLOrientales)
04/366 55 44
Josiane DERULLIEUR (HAAR)
04/366 53 41