KLA_013 Seminar to Western Mediterranean Archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ing. Monika Zobková Koróniová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Věra Klontza, Ph.D.
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 16:00–17:40 M11
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the Roman archeology in the extent of the courses KLA_001 - Introduction to Classical Archaeology is obligated, accomplishment of the couses KLA_009, KLA_010, KLA_11, KLA_12 is convenient.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objective of this course is to deepen student's knowledge on Roman archaeology (KLA_009, KLA_010, KLA_11, KLA_12) by the active engagement of students. Part of the seminar is the presentation of selected topics by the lecturer and the definition of principal scientific questions. Students will critically elaborate the required bibliography and try to make a comprehensive scientific analysis, including the formulation of their own hypotheses. Students should present their own research in a form of presentation at the microconference. Learning outcomes demonstrate students by a seminar work - either in the form of an essay or a poster of the appropriate quality.
Learning outcomes
After successfull passing the course, students will be able to:
- basic orientation in the individual spheres of research and topics
- analyse a sub-topic and present assigned papers in oral and written form
- organize their own learning, manage their workload and work
- active participate in the work of the seminar and make informed contributions to class discussion
Syllabus
  • Introduction and definition of thematic sphere related to the actual issues of Roman archeology (newly researched archaeological sites, discovered monuments and artifacts)
  • Individual homework of students on assigned papers, including the search for the latest bibliography
  • Students' mini-conferences with papers presentations and class discussions on the topics
Literature
    required literature
  • MEŠKO, Dušan, Dušan KATUŠČÁK and Ján FINDRA. Akademická příručka. České, upr. vyd. Martin: Osveta. 481 s. ISBN 8080632197. 2006. info
  • RAMAGE, Nancy H. and Andrew RAMAGE. Roman art : Romulus to Constantine. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson. 384 s. ISBN 9780205988952. 2015. info
Teaching methods
tutorial, homework, group projects, presentations by students, class discussion, workshop
Assessment methods
workshop presentation, final group project
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2022, recent)
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