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
A consequent introduction will reach dating in historical science. During this introduction, we will discuss the dating methods used in archaeology such as typo-chronologies (including permutation and seriation) and numismatics. We will then move on to thermoluminescence and archaeo-magnetism so that students can grasp their principles as well as the framework of their application. Dendrochronology, specialty of the University of Liege, will be the subject of theoretical sessions and practical applications in the laboratory.
The second part will be dedicated to 14C dating. Currently used, it must be well understood by archaeologists and art historians to be correctly applied and interpreted. We will also discuss other isotopic dating techniques.
Finally, we will look at case studies using several methods. A visit of a laboratory practicing isotopic dating methods will be organized.
To allow for both laboratory work and visits, the seminar will be organized in a three-day block and an additional day of laboratory 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 in two sessions, the first in the Scientific station of Mont-Rigi (Waimes) and the second 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
Part 1: Dating methods applied to archaeology
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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