AEB_A06b Introduction to medieval and modern archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Renáta Přichystalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Previous Course AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 23 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/23, only registered: 0/23, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/23
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. The course will focus on special archaeological topics corresponding in a different way to historical results. In parallel it will present the archaeological evidence from the end of the Migration Period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There also will be differences in interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course also is the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. Focus will be laid on groundbreaking historical events, warfare, elites, social development, everyday life, death, etc.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- identify and summarize the main features of various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
- describe the key issues of contemporary research on the Middle Ages and Modern Times
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archaeology
- compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- propose and explain a convenient method of research for different historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 5th century.
  • 2. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 6th century.
  • 3. Ethnogenesis of Slavs and chronology of the early Middle Ages. Availability, character, value, analysis and interpretation of sources.
  • 4. Avars, Franks, Bavarians and Hungarians. Non-Slavic ethnicities in written and archaeological sources and their cultural, political and social image.
  • 5. Funeral practices and religious beliefs of the early Middle Ages.
  • 6. From rural settlements to power centers. Early Middle Ages society, its structure and development.
  • 7. Early Middle Ages (10th-12th century): political and economical development and its archaeological displays.
  • 8. High Middle Ages: 13th century transformations and their archaeological displays.
  • 9. Late Middle Ages: stabilisation and crisis of society, changes in settlement structures.
  • 10. Long Late Middle Ages - transformations and the beginning of Early Modern Age.
  • 11. Society, landscape and architecture - economic growth after the 30 Years' War.
  • 12. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidence of war conflicts
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archaeology : the key concepts. Edited by Colin Renfrew - Paul G. Bahn. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2005, xiv, 298. ISBN 0415317584. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques and Jean-Claude SCHMITT. Encyklopedie středověku. Edited by Franco Alessio. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2002, 935 s. ISBN 8070215453. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Translated by Josef Čermák. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 747 s., fo. ISBN 80-7049-022-5. info
    recommended literature
  • Archaeology and memory. Edited by Dušan Borić. Oakville, Conn.: David Brown Book Co., 2010, 210 p. ISBN 9781842178126. info
  • Život středověkého člověka od kolébky do hrobu : mezinárodní konference archeologie středověku : Pardubice, 21.-25. září 2009. Edited by Zdeněk Měřínský - Pavel Kouřil. Brno: Masarykova universita. Filosofická fakulta. Ústav archeologie a muzeologie, 2010, 510 s. ISBN 9788021052727. info
  • UNGER, Josef. Archeologie středověku (Archaeology of Middle Age). 1st ed. Hradec Králové: Nakladatelství Gaudeamus Univerzity Hradec Králové, 2008, 55 pp. Materiály pro studium archeologie, 4. sv. ISBN 978-80-7041-766-9. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • HAYDEN, Brian. Archaeology : the science of once and future things. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1993, x, 484. ISBN 0716723077. info
Teaching methods
theoretical lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modelling
Assessment methods
exam
Student requirements:
1) reading of recommended literature
2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Detailed bibliography for individual topics and other study materials will be provided in the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.

AEB_A06b Introduction to medieval and modern archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Renáta Přichystalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 M21, except Tue 16. 4.
Prerequisites
Previous Course AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 23 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 23/23, only registered: 0/23, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/23
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. The course will focus on special archaeological topics corresponding in a different way to historical results. In parallel it will present the archaeological evidence from the end of the Migration Period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There also will be differences in interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course also is the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. Focus will be laid on groundbreaking historical events, warfare, elites, social development, everyday life, death, etc.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- identify and summarize the main features of various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
- describe the key issues of contemporary research on the Middle Ages and Modern Times
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archaeology
- compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- propose and explain a convenient method of research for different historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 5th century.
  • 2. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 6th century.
  • 3. Ethnogenesis of Slavs and chronology of the early Middle Ages. Availability, character, value, analysis and interpretation of sources.
  • 4. Avars, Franks, Bavarians and Hungarians. Non-Slavic ethnicities in written and archaeological sources and their cultural, political and social image.
  • 5. Funeral practices and religious beliefs of the early Middle Ages.
  • 6. From rural settlements to power centers. Early Middle Ages society, its structure and development.
  • 7. Early Middle Ages (10th-12th century): political and economical development and its archaeological displays.
  • 8. High Middle Ages: 13th century transformations and their archaeological displays.
  • 9. Late Middle Ages: stabilisation and crisis of society, changes in settlement structures.
  • 10. Long Late Middle Ages - transformations and the beginning of Early Modern Age.
  • 11. Society, landscape and architecture - economic growth after the 30 Years' War.
  • 12. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidence of war conflicts
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archaeology : the key concepts. Edited by Colin Renfrew - Paul G. Bahn. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2005, xiv, 298. ISBN 0415317584. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques and Jean-Claude SCHMITT. Encyklopedie středověku. Edited by Franco Alessio. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2002, 935 s. ISBN 8070215453. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Translated by Josef Čermák. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 747 s., fo. ISBN 80-7049-022-5. info
    recommended literature
  • Archaeology and memory. Edited by Dušan Borić. Oakville, Conn.: David Brown Book Co., 2010, 210 p. ISBN 9781842178126. info
  • Život středověkého člověka od kolébky do hrobu : mezinárodní konference archeologie středověku : Pardubice, 21.-25. září 2009. Edited by Zdeněk Měřínský - Pavel Kouřil. Brno: Masarykova universita. Filosofická fakulta. Ústav archeologie a muzeologie, 2010, 510 s. ISBN 9788021052727. info
  • UNGER, Josef. Archeologie středověku (Archaeology of Middle Age). 1st ed. Hradec Králové: Nakladatelství Gaudeamus Univerzity Hradec Králové, 2008, 55 pp. Materiály pro studium archeologie, 4. sv. ISBN 978-80-7041-766-9. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • HAYDEN, Brian. Archaeology : the science of once and future things. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1993, x, 484. ISBN 0716723077. info
Teaching methods
theoretical lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modelling
Assessment methods
exam
Student requirements:
1) reading of recommended literature
2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
Detailed bibliography for individual topics and other study materials will be provided in the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Introduction to medieval and modern archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Renáta Přichystalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 8:00–9:40 M22
Prerequisites
Previous completion of AEB_A01 Introduction to the Study of Archaeology is an advantage, but not a condition.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 23 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/23, only registered: 0/23, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/23
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of knowledge in medieval and modern archaeology. During the course, students will be introduced to selected topics related to the subject. In parallel, individual historical periods from Late Antiquity to the 18th century and their reflection in archaeological and historical sources will be presented. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with the archaeological finds and their information value. It will point out the interpretation accordances and differences between the two disciplines. The main aim is to understand the historical context of the given period. However, another important goal of the course is to make the students consider the interpretation of historical development and specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. Attention will be paid to issues such as groundbreaking historical events, warfare, the image of elites, social development, daily life, death, etc.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- identify and summarize the main features of individual development periods of the Middle Ages to Modern Times
- describe the key issues of contemporary research on the Middle Ages and Modern Times
- analyse current scientific knowledge in archaeology
- compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- propose and explain a suitable research method for different historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 5th century.
  • 2. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 6th century.
  • 3. Ethnogenesis of the Slavs and chronology of the Early Middle Ages. Availability, characteristics, value, analysis and interpretation of sources.
  • 4. The Avars, Franks, Bavarians and Magyars. Non-Slavic peoples in written and archaeological sources and their cultural, political and social image.
  • 5. Funerary practices and religious beliefs of the Early Middle Ages.
  • 6. From rural settlements to power centres. Early medieval society, its structure and development.
  • 7. Early Middle Ages (10th–12th century): political and economical developments and their archaeological displays.
  • 8. High Middle Ages: 13th century transformations and their archaeological displays.
  • 9. Late Middle Ages: stabilisation and crisis of society, changes in settlement structures.
  • 10. Long Late Middle Ages – transformations and the beginning of Early Modern Age.
  • 11. Society, landscape and architecture – economic growth until the 30 Years’ War.
  • 12. 17th–18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidence of war conflicts
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archaeology : the key concepts. Edited by Colin Renfrew - Paul G. Bahn. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2005, xiv, 298. ISBN 0415317584. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques and Jean-Claude SCHMITT. Encyklopedie středověku. Edited by Franco Alessio. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2002, 935 s. ISBN 8070215453. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Translated by Josef Čermák. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 747 s., fo. ISBN 80-7049-022-5. info
    recommended literature
  • Archaeology and memory. Edited by Dušan Borić. Oakville, Conn.: David Brown Book Co., 2010, 210 p. ISBN 9781842178126. info
  • Život středověkého člověka od kolébky do hrobu : mezinárodní konference archeologie středověku : Pardubice, 21.-25. září 2009. Edited by Zdeněk Měřínský - Pavel Kouřil. Brno: Masarykova universita. Filosofická fakulta. Ústav archeologie a muzeologie, 2010, 510 s. ISBN 9788021052727. info
  • UNGER, Josef. Archeologie středověku (Archaeology of Middle Age). 1st ed. Hradec Králové: Nakladatelství Gaudeamus Univerzity Hradec Králové, 2008, 55 pp. Materiály pro studium archeologie, 4. sv. ISBN 978-80-7041-766-9. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • HAYDEN, Brian. Archaeology : the science of once and future things. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1993, x, 484. ISBN 0716723077. info
Teaching methods
theoretical lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and models
Assessment methods
exam
Student requirements:
1. reading of recommended literature
2. orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to Modern Times
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Detailed bibliography for individual topics and other study material will be provided in the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Introduction to medieval and modern archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Renáta Přichystalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 M22
Prerequisites
Previous Course AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 23 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 10/23, only registered: 0/23, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/23
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. The course will focus on special archaeological topics corresponding in a different way to historical results. In parallel it will present the archaeological evidence from the end of the Migration Period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There also will be differences in interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course also is the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. Focus will be laid on groundbreaking historical events, warfare, elites, social development, everyday life, death, etc.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- identify and summarize the main features of various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
- describe the key issues of contemporary research on the Middle Ages and Modern Times
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archaeology
- compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- propose and explain a convenient method of research for different historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 5th century.
  • 2. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 6th century.
  • 3. Ethnogenesis of Slavs and chronology of the early Middle Ages. Availability, character, value, analysis and interpretation of sources.
  • 4. Avars, Franks, Bavarians and Hungarians. Non-Slavic ethnicities in written and archaeological sources and their cultural, political and social image.
  • 5. Funeral practices and religious beliefs of the early Middle Ages.
  • 6. From rural settlements to power centers. Early Middle Ages society, its structure and development.
  • 7. Early Middle Ages (10th-12th century): political and economical development and its archaeological displays.
  • 8. High Middle Ages: 13th century transformations and their archaeological displays.
  • 9. Late Middle Ages: stabilisation and crisis of society, changes in settlement structures.
  • 10. Long Late Middle Ages - transformations and the beginning of Early Modern Age.
  • 11. Society, landscape and architecture - economic growth after the 30 Years' War.
  • 12. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidence of war conflicts
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archaeology : the key concepts. Edited by Colin Renfrew - Paul G. Bahn. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2005, xiv, 298. ISBN 0415317584. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques and Jean-Claude SCHMITT. Encyklopedie středověku. Edited by Franco Alessio. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2002, 935 s. ISBN 8070215453. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Translated by Josef Čermák. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 747 s., fo. ISBN 80-7049-022-5. info
    recommended literature
  • Archaeology and memory. Edited by Dušan Borić. Oakville, Conn.: David Brown Book Co., 2010, 210 p. ISBN 9781842178126. info
  • Život středověkého člověka od kolébky do hrobu : mezinárodní konference archeologie středověku : Pardubice, 21.-25. září 2009. Edited by Zdeněk Měřínský - Pavel Kouřil. Brno: Masarykova universita. Filosofická fakulta. Ústav archeologie a muzeologie, 2010, 510 s. ISBN 9788021052727. info
  • UNGER, Josef. Archeologie středověku (Archaeology of Middle Age). 1st ed. Hradec Králové: Nakladatelství Gaudeamus Univerzity Hradec Králové, 2008, 55 pp. Materiály pro studium archeologie, 4. sv. ISBN 978-80-7041-766-9. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • HAYDEN, Brian. Archaeology : the science of once and future things. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1993, x, 484. ISBN 0716723077. info
Teaching methods
theoretical lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modelling
Assessment methods
exam
Student requirements:
1) reading of recommended literature
2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
Detailed bibliography for individual topics and other study materials will be provided in the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Introduction to medieval and modern archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Renáta Přichystalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 8:00–9:40 M22
Prerequisites
Previous Course AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 23 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 4/23, only registered: 0/23, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/23
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. The course will focus on special archaeological topics corresponding in a different way to historical results. In parallel it will present the archaeological evidence from the end of the Migration Period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There also will be differences in interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course also is the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. Focus will be laid on groundbreaking historical events, warfare, elites, social development, everyday life, death, etc.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- identify and summarize the main features of various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
- describe the key issues of contemporary research on the Middle Ages and Modern Times
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archaeology
- compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- propose and explain a convenient method of research for different historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 5th century.
  • 2. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 6th century.
  • 3. Ethnogenesis of Slavs and chronology of the early Middle Ages. Availability, character, value, analysis and interpretation of sources.
  • 4. Avars, Franks, Bavarians and Hungarians. Non-Slavic ethnicities in written and archaeological sources and their cultural, political and social image.
  • 5. Funeral practices and religious beliefs of the early Middle Ages.
  • 6. From rural settlements to power centers. Early Middle Ages society, its structure and development.
  • 7. Early Middle Ages (10th-12th century): political and economical development and its archaeological displays.
  • 8. High Middle Ages: 13th century transformations and their archaeological displays.
  • 9. Late Middle Ages: stabilisation and crisis of society, changes in settlement structures.
  • 10. Long Late Middle Ages - transformations and the beginning of Early Modern Age.
  • 11. Society, landscape and architecture - economic growth after the 30 Years' War.
  • 12. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidence of war conflicts
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archaeology : the key concepts. Edited by Colin Renfrew - Paul G. Bahn. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2005, xiv, 298. ISBN 0415317584. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques and Jean-Claude SCHMITT. Encyklopedie středověku. Edited by Franco Alessio. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2002, 935 s. ISBN 8070215453. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Translated by Josef Čermák. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 747 s., fo. ISBN 80-7049-022-5. info
    recommended literature
  • Archaeology and memory. Edited by Dušan Borić. Oakville, Conn.: David Brown Book Co., 2010, 210 p. ISBN 9781842178126. info
  • Život středověkého člověka od kolébky do hrobu : mezinárodní konference archeologie středověku : Pardubice, 21.-25. září 2009. Edited by Zdeněk Měřínský - Pavel Kouřil. Brno: Masarykova universita. Filosofická fakulta. Ústav archeologie a muzeologie, 2010, 510 s. ISBN 9788021052727. info
  • UNGER, Josef. Archeologie středověku (Archaeology of Middle Age). 1st ed. Hradec Králové: Nakladatelství Gaudeamus Univerzity Hradec Králové, 2008, 55 pp. Materiály pro studium archeologie, 4. sv. ISBN 978-80-7041-766-9. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • HAYDEN, Brian. Archaeology : the science of once and future things. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1993, x, 484. ISBN 0716723077. info
Teaching methods
theoretical lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modelling
Assessment methods
exam
Student requirements:
1) reading of recommended literature
2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
Detailed bibliography for individual topics and other study materials will be provided in the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Introduction to medieval and modern archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Renáta Přichystalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 M12
Prerequisites
Previous Course AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 23 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/23, only registered: 0/23, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/23
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. The course will focus on special archaeological topics corresponding in a different way to historical results. In parallel it will present the archaeological evidence from the end of the Migration Period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There also will be differences in interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course also is the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. Focus will be laid on groundbreaking historical events, warfare, elites, social development, everyday life, death, etc.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- identify and summarize the main features of various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
- describe the key issues of contemporary research on the Middle Ages and Modern Times
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archaeology
- compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- propose and explain a convenient method of research for different historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 5th century.
  • 2. Historical events and their reflection in archaeological sources of the Migration Period: 6th century.
  • 3. Ethnogenesis of Slavs and chronology of the early Middle Ages. Availability, character, value, analysis and interpretation of sources.
  • 4. Avars, Franks, Bavarians and Hungarians. Non-Slavic ethnicities in written and archaeological sources and their cultural, political and social image.
  • 5. Funeral practices and religious beliefs of the early Middle Ages.
  • 6. From rural settlements to power centers. Early Middle Ages society, its structure and development.
  • 7. Early Middle Ages (10th-12th century): political and economical development and its archaeological displays.
  • 8. High Middle Ages: 13th century transformations and their archaeological displays.
  • 9. Late Middle Ages: stabilisation and crisis of society, changes in settlement structures.
  • 10. Long Late Middle Ages - transformations and the beginning of Early Modern Age.
  • 11. Society, landscape and architecture - economic growth after the 30 Years' War.
  • 12. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidence of war conflicts
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archaeology : the key concepts. Edited by Colin Renfrew - Paul G. Bahn. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2005, xiv, 298. ISBN 0415317584. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques and Jean-Claude SCHMITT. Encyklopedie středověku. Edited by Franco Alessio. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2002, 935 s. ISBN 8070215453. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Translated by Josef Čermák. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 747 s., fo. ISBN 80-7049-022-5. info
    recommended literature
  • Archaeology and memory. Edited by Dušan Borić. Oakville, Conn.: David Brown Book Co., 2010, 210 p. ISBN 9781842178126. info
  • Život středověkého člověka od kolébky do hrobu : mezinárodní konference archeologie středověku : Pardubice, 21.-25. září 2009. Edited by Zdeněk Měřínský - Pavel Kouřil. Brno: Masarykova universita. Filosofická fakulta. Ústav archeologie a muzeologie, 2010, 510 s. ISBN 9788021052727. info
  • UNGER, Josef. Archeologie středověku (Archaeology of Middle Age). 1st ed. Hradec Králové: Nakladatelství Gaudeamus Univerzity Hradec Králové, 2008, 55 pp. Materiály pro studium archeologie, 4. sv. ISBN 978-80-7041-766-9. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • HAYDEN, Brian. Archaeology : the science of once and future things. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1993, x, 484. ISBN 0716723077. info
Teaching methods
theoretical lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modelling
Assessment methods
exam
Student requirements:
1) reading of recommended literature
2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern Times
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
Detailed bibliography for individual topics and other study materials will be provided in the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Základy studia archeologie středověku a novověku

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024

The course is not taught in Autumn 2024

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Previous Course Subjects AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
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
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. Course will focus on the special archaeological topics in differnt way corresponding to historical results. In parallel will be presented the archaeological evidences from the end of the migration period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There will also be differences of interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course is also the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. There will be focosu on breakthrough historical events, military, elite images, social development, daily life, death,
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to identify and summarize the main features of the various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern period
- Describe the key issues of contemporary research in the Middle Ages and Modern period
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archeology
- Compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- to propose and explain a convenient method of research for differnt historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical evidences and their reflection in archaeological sources from the time of the migration period till the incoming of the Slavs into the Central Europe
  • 2. Availability, character, credibility, analysis and interpretation of sources. Important historical facts and their reflection in the archaeological notion. 3. Society of Early Middle Ages, its structure and development, common life and religious belief
  • 4. Great Moravia: historical sources versus the new findings of archeology
  • 5. Young hillfort period (10th-12th centruy): political and economical development and its archaeological evedences
  • 6. High Middle Ages: Transformation of the 13th century and their archaeological manifestation
  • 7. Late Middle Ages: Stabilization and Crisis with Lows
  • 8. Long Late Middle Ages - Transformations and the Beginning of Early Modern period
  • 9. Society, Landscape and Architecture - Economic Growth after 30 years war
  • 10. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidences of the war conflicts
  • 11. Archeology of the Modern/recent period: What can archeological research change to the knowledge of modern history?
  • the course includes lectures of the externist specialists, focus on the specific topics. They can be held on a different date than the scheduled lesson.
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archeologie, historie, minulost. Translated by Zdeněk Vašíček. 1. české vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 8024611619. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • MALINA, Jaroslav and Zdeněk VAŠÍČEK. Archaeology yesterday and today : the development of archaeology in the sciences and humanities. Edited by Marek Zvelebil. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xiv, 320. ISBN 0521319773. info
    recommended literature
  • Economic archaeology : from structure to performance in European archaeology. Edited by Tim Kerig - Andreas Zimmermann. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt, 2013, 337 s. ISBN 9783774938052. info
  • A history of Central European archaeology : theory, methods, and politics. Edited by Alexander Gramsch - Ulrike Sommer. Budapest: Archeolingua Alapítvány, 2011, 219 s. ISBN 9789639911239. info
  • KNAPPETT, Carl. An archaeology of interaction : network perspectives on material culture and society. 1st pub. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011, x, 251. ISBN 9780199215454. info
  • MACHÁČEK, Jiří. Archeologie, historie a teorie systémů (Archaeology, History and the Theory of Systems). In Sedmdesát neustupných let. Plzeň: Katedra archeologie, FHS ZČU v Plzni, 2003, p. 121-129, 10 pp. Sborník k životnímu jubileu prof. E. Neustupného. ISBN 80-86473-63-5. info
  • The archaeology of Reformation 1480-1580 : papers given at the Archeology of Reformation Conference, February 2001, hosted jointly by Society for Medieval Archaeology, Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology. Edited by David R. M. Gaimster - Roberta Gilchrist. Leeds: Maney, 2003, vii, 486. ISBN 1904350003. info
Teaching methods
theoreticaly lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modeling
Assessment methods
The student will prepare a short essay (1 to max. 2 pages of the text) which will concern specific archeological issues or historical events, the result of the subsoil with known or own arguments and in short (5 min.) An essay will be presented at the end of the semester.

Student Requirements:
1) Reading Recommended Literature 2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern priod
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Základy studia archeologie středověku a novověku

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023

The course is not taught in Autumn 2023

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Previous Course Subjects AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
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
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. Course will focus on the special archaeological topics in differnt way corresponding to historical results. In parallel will be presented the archaeological evidences from the end of the migration period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There will also be differences of interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course is also the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. There will be focosu on breakthrough historical events, military, elite images, social development, daily life, death,
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to identify and summarize the main features of the various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern period
- Describe the key issues of contemporary research in the Middle Ages and Modern period
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archeology
- Compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- to propose and explain a convenient method of research for differnt historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical evidences and their reflection in archaeological sources from the time of the migration period till the incoming of the Slavs into the Central Europe
  • 2. Availability, character, credibility, analysis and interpretation of sources. Important historical facts and their reflection in the archaeological notion. 3. Society of Early Middle Ages, its structure and development, common life and religious belief
  • 4. Great Moravia: historical sources versus the new findings of archeology
  • 5. Young hillfort period (10th-12th centruy): political and economical development and its archaeological evedences
  • 6. High Middle Ages: Transformation of the 13th century and their archaeological manifestation
  • 7. Late Middle Ages: Stabilization and Crisis with Lows
  • 8. Long Late Middle Ages - Transformations and the Beginning of Early Modern period
  • 9. Society, Landscape and Architecture - Economic Growth after 30 years war
  • 10. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidences of the war conflicts
  • 11. Archeology of the Modern/recent period: What can archeological research change to the knowledge of modern history?
  • the course includes lectures of the externist specialists, focus on the specific topics. They can be held on a different date than the scheduled lesson.
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archeologie, historie, minulost. Translated by Zdeněk Vašíček. 1. české vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 8024611619. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • MALINA, Jaroslav and Zdeněk VAŠÍČEK. Archaeology yesterday and today : the development of archaeology in the sciences and humanities. Edited by Marek Zvelebil. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xiv, 320. ISBN 0521319773. info
    recommended literature
  • Economic archaeology : from structure to performance in European archaeology. Edited by Tim Kerig - Andreas Zimmermann. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt, 2013, 337 s. ISBN 9783774938052. info
  • A history of Central European archaeology : theory, methods, and politics. Edited by Alexander Gramsch - Ulrike Sommer. Budapest: Archeolingua Alapítvány, 2011, 219 s. ISBN 9789639911239. info
  • KNAPPETT, Carl. An archaeology of interaction : network perspectives on material culture and society. 1st pub. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011, x, 251. ISBN 9780199215454. info
  • MACHÁČEK, Jiří. Archeologie, historie a teorie systémů (Archaeology, History and the Theory of Systems). In Sedmdesát neustupných let. Plzeň: Katedra archeologie, FHS ZČU v Plzni, 2003, p. 121-129, 10 pp. Sborník k životnímu jubileu prof. E. Neustupného. ISBN 80-86473-63-5. info
  • The archaeology of Reformation 1480-1580 : papers given at the Archeology of Reformation Conference, February 2001, hosted jointly by Society for Medieval Archaeology, Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology. Edited by David R. M. Gaimster - Roberta Gilchrist. Leeds: Maney, 2003, vii, 486. ISBN 1904350003. info
Teaching methods
theoreticaly lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modeling
Assessment methods
The student will prepare a short essay (1 to max. 2 pages of the text) which will concern specific archeological issues or historical events, the result of the subsoil with known or own arguments and in short (5 min.) An essay will be presented at the end of the semester.

Student Requirements:
1) Reading Recommended Literature 2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern priod
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Základy studia archeologie středověku a novověku

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022

The course is not taught in Autumn 2022

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Previous Course Subjects AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
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
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. Course will focus on the special archaeological topics in differnt way corresponding to historical results. In parallel will be presented the archaeological evidences from the end of the migration period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There will also be differences of interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course is also the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. There will be focosu on breakthrough historical events, military, elite images, social development, daily life, death,
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to identify and summarize the main features of the various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern period
- Describe the key issues of contemporary research in the Middle Ages and Modern period
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archeology
- Compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- to propose and explain a convenient method of research for differnt historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical evidences and their reflection in archaeological sources from the time of the migration period till the incoming of the Slavs into the Central Europe
  • 2. Availability, character, credibility, analysis and interpretation of sources. Important historical facts and their reflection in the archaeological notion. 3. Society of Early Middle Ages, its structure and development, common life and religious belief
  • 4. Great Moravia: historical sources versus the new findings of archeology
  • 5. Young hillfort period (10th-12th centruy): political and economical development and its archaeological evedences
  • 6. High Middle Ages: Transformation of the 13th century and their archaeological manifestation
  • 7. Late Middle Ages: Stabilization and Crisis with Lows
  • 8. Long Late Middle Ages - Transformations and the Beginning of Early Modern period
  • 9. Society, Landscape and Architecture - Economic Growth after 30 years war
  • 10. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidences of the war conflicts
  • 11. Archeology of the Modern/recent period: What can archeological research change to the knowledge of modern history?
  • the course includes lectures of the externist specialists, focus on the specific topics. They can be held on a different date than the scheduled lesson.
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archeologie, historie, minulost. Translated by Zdeněk Vašíček. 1. české vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 8024611619. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • MALINA, Jaroslav and Zdeněk VAŠÍČEK. Archaeology yesterday and today : the development of archaeology in the sciences and humanities. Edited by Marek Zvelebil. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xiv, 320. ISBN 0521319773. info
    recommended literature
  • Economic archaeology : from structure to performance in European archaeology. Edited by Tim Kerig - Andreas Zimmermann. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt, 2013, 337 s. ISBN 9783774938052. info
  • A history of Central European archaeology : theory, methods, and politics. Edited by Alexander Gramsch - Ulrike Sommer. Budapest: Archeolingua Alapítvány, 2011, 219 s. ISBN 9789639911239. info
  • KNAPPETT, Carl. An archaeology of interaction : network perspectives on material culture and society. 1st pub. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011, x, 251. ISBN 9780199215454. info
  • MACHÁČEK, Jiří. Archeologie, historie a teorie systémů (Archaeology, History and the Theory of Systems). In Sedmdesát neustupných let. Plzeň: Katedra archeologie, FHS ZČU v Plzni, 2003, p. 121-129, 10 pp. Sborník k životnímu jubileu prof. E. Neustupného. ISBN 80-86473-63-5. info
  • The archaeology of Reformation 1480-1580 : papers given at the Archeology of Reformation Conference, February 2001, hosted jointly by Society for Medieval Archaeology, Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology. Edited by David R. M. Gaimster - Roberta Gilchrist. Leeds: Maney, 2003, vii, 486. ISBN 1904350003. info
Teaching methods
theoreticaly lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modeling
Assessment methods
The student will prepare a short essay (1 to max. 2 pages of the text) which will concern specific archeological issues or historical events, the result of the subsoil with known or own arguments and in short (5 min.) An essay will be presented at the end of the semester.

Student Requirements:
1) Reading Recommended Literature 2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern priod
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Základy studia archeologie středověku a novověku

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2021

The course is not taught in Autumn 2021

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Previous Course Subjects AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
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
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. Course will focus on the special archaeological topics in differnt way corresponding to historical results. In parallel will be presented the archaeological evidences from the end of the migration period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There will also be differences of interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course is also the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. There will be focosu on breakthrough historical events, military, elite images, social development, daily life, death,
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to identify and summarize the main features of the various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern period
- Describe the key issues of contemporary research in the Middle Ages and Modern period
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archeology
- Compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- to propose and explain a convenient method of research for differnt historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical evidences and their reflection in archaeological sources from the time of the migration period till the incoming of the Slavs into the Central Europe
  • 2. Availability, character, credibility, analysis and interpretation of sources. Important historical facts and their reflection in the archaeological notion. 3. Society of Early Middle Ages, its structure and development, common life and religious belief
  • 4. Great Moravia: historical sources versus the new findings of archeology
  • 5. Young hillfort period (10th-12th centruy): political and economical development and its archaeological evedences
  • 6. High Middle Ages: Transformation of the 13th century and their archaeological manifestation
  • 7. Late Middle Ages: Stabilization and Crisis with Lows
  • 8. Long Late Middle Ages - Transformations and the Beginning of Early Modern period
  • 9. Society, Landscape and Architecture - Economic Growth after 30 years war
  • 10. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidences of the war conflicts
  • 11. Archeology of the Modern/recent period: What can archeological research change to the knowledge of modern history?
  • the course includes lectures of the externist specialists, focus on the specific topics. They can be held on a different date than the scheduled lesson.
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archeologie, historie, minulost. Translated by Zdeněk Vašíček. 1. české vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 8024611619. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • MALINA, Jaroslav and Zdeněk VAŠÍČEK. Archaeology yesterday and today : the development of archaeology in the sciences and humanities. Edited by Marek Zvelebil. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xiv, 320. ISBN 0521319773. info
    recommended literature
  • Economic archaeology : from structure to performance in European archaeology. Edited by Tim Kerig - Andreas Zimmermann. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt, 2013, 337 s. ISBN 9783774938052. info
  • A history of Central European archaeology : theory, methods, and politics. Edited by Alexander Gramsch - Ulrike Sommer. Budapest: Archeolingua Alapítvány, 2011, 219 s. ISBN 9789639911239. info
  • KNAPPETT, Carl. An archaeology of interaction : network perspectives on material culture and society. 1st pub. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011, x, 251. ISBN 9780199215454. info
  • MACHÁČEK, Jiří. Archeologie, historie a teorie systémů (Archaeology, History and the Theory of Systems). In Sedmdesát neustupných let. Plzeň: Katedra archeologie, FHS ZČU v Plzni, 2003, p. 121-129, 10 pp. Sborník k životnímu jubileu prof. E. Neustupného. ISBN 80-86473-63-5. info
  • The archaeology of Reformation 1480-1580 : papers given at the Archeology of Reformation Conference, February 2001, hosted jointly by Society for Medieval Archaeology, Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology. Edited by David R. M. Gaimster - Roberta Gilchrist. Leeds: Maney, 2003, vii, 486. ISBN 1904350003. info
Teaching methods
theoreticaly lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modeling
Assessment methods
The student will prepare a short essay (1 to max. 2 pages of the text) which will concern specific archeological issues or historical events, the result of the subsoil with known or own arguments and in short (5 min.) An essay will be presented at the end of the semester.

Student Requirements:
1) Reading Recommended Literature 2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern priod
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Základy studia archeologie středověku a novověku

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020

The course is not taught in Autumn 2020

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Previous Course Subjects AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
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
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. Course will focus on the special archaeological topics in differnt way corresponding to historical results. In parallel will be presented the archaeological evidences from the end of the migration period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There will also be differences of interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course is also the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. There will be focosu on breakthrough historical events, military, elite images, social development, daily life, death,
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to identify and summarize the main features of the various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern period
- Describe the key issues of contemporary research in the Middle Ages and Modern period
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archeology
- Compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- to propose and explain a convenient method of research for differnt historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical evidences and their reflection in archaeological sources from the time of the migration period till the incoming of the Slavs into the Central Europe
  • 2. Availability, character, credibility, analysis and interpretation of sources. Important historical facts and their reflection in the archaeological notion. 3. Society of Early Middle Ages, its structure and development, common life and religious belief
  • 4. Great Moravia: historical sources versus the new findings of archeology
  • 5. Young hillfort period (10th-12th centruy): political and economical development and its archaeological evedences
  • 6. High Middle Ages: Transformation of the 13th century and their archaeological manifestation
  • 7. Late Middle Ages: Stabilization and Crisis with Lows
  • 8. Long Late Middle Ages - Transformations and the Beginning of Early Modern period
  • 9. Society, Landscape and Architecture - Economic Growth after 30 years war
  • 10. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidences of the war conflicts
  • 11. Archeology of the Modern/recent period: What can archeological research change to the knowledge of modern history?
  • the course includes lectures of the externist specialists, focus on the specific topics. They can be held on a different date than the scheduled lesson.
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archeologie, historie, minulost. Translated by Zdeněk Vašíček. 1. české vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 8024611619. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • MALINA, Jaroslav and Zdeněk VAŠÍČEK. Archaeology yesterday and today : the development of archaeology in the sciences and humanities. Edited by Marek Zvelebil. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xiv, 320. ISBN 0521319773. info
    recommended literature
  • Economic archaeology : from structure to performance in European archaeology. Edited by Tim Kerig - Andreas Zimmermann. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt, 2013, 337 s. ISBN 9783774938052. info
  • A history of Central European archaeology : theory, methods, and politics. Edited by Alexander Gramsch - Ulrike Sommer. Budapest: Archeolingua Alapítvány, 2011, 219 s. ISBN 9789639911239. info
  • KNAPPETT, Carl. An archaeology of interaction : network perspectives on material culture and society. 1st pub. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011, x, 251. ISBN 9780199215454. info
  • MACHÁČEK, Jiří. Archeologie, historie a teorie systémů (Archaeology, History and the Theory of Systems). In Sedmdesát neustupných let. Plzeň: Katedra archeologie, FHS ZČU v Plzni, 2003, p. 121-129, 10 pp. Sborník k životnímu jubileu prof. E. Neustupného. ISBN 80-86473-63-5. info
  • The archaeology of Reformation 1480-1580 : papers given at the Archeology of Reformation Conference, February 2001, hosted jointly by Society for Medieval Archaeology, Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology. Edited by David R. M. Gaimster - Roberta Gilchrist. Leeds: Maney, 2003, vii, 486. ISBN 1904350003. info
Teaching methods
theoreticaly lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modeling
Assessment methods
The student will prepare a short essay (1 to max. 2 pages of the text) which will concern specific archeological issues or historical events, the result of the subsoil with known or own arguments and in short (5 min.) An essay will be presented at the end of the semester.

Student Requirements:
1) Reading Recommended Literature 2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern priod
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

AEB_A06b Základy studia archeologie středověku a novověku

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2019

The course is not taught in Autumn 2019

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Hrubý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Mazáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Peter Milo
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Previous Course Subjects AEB_A01 but it is not a prerequisite.
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
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to present the current state of the archaeology of medieval and modern period. Course will focus on the special archaeological topics in differnt way corresponding to historical results. In parallel will be presented the archaeological evidences from the end of the migration period till the 20th century and their reflection in historical sources. The historical line of knowledge will be directly confronted with archaeological finds and their credibility. There will also be differences of interpretation between these two disciplines. The main effort is to understand the historical context of each period. An important part of the course is also the direct involvement of students in the interpretation of historical development as well as specific events and their reflection in archaeological sources. There will be focosu on breakthrough historical events, military, elite images, social development, daily life, death,
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to identify and summarize the main features of the various periods of the Middle Ages to the Modern period
- Describe the key issues of contemporary research in the Middle Ages and Modern period
- analyze current scientific knowledge in archeology
- Compare the differences between historical and archaeological interpretations
- to propose and explain a convenient method of research for differnt historical and archaeological topics
Syllabus
  • 1. Historical evidences and their reflection in archaeological sources from the time of the migration period till the incoming of the Slavs into the Central Europe
  • 2. Availability, character, credibility, analysis and interpretation of sources. Important historical facts and their reflection in the archaeological notion. 3. Society of Early Middle Ages, its structure and development, common life and religious belief
  • 4. Great Moravia: historical sources versus the new findings of archeology
  • 5. Young hillfort period (10th-12th centruy): political and economical development and its archaeological evedences
  • 6. High Middle Ages: Transformation of the 13th century and their archaeological manifestation
  • 7. Late Middle Ages: Stabilization and Crisis with Lows
  • 8. Long Late Middle Ages - Transformations and the Beginning of Early Modern period
  • 9. Society, Landscape and Architecture - Economic Growth after 30 years war
  • 10. 17th-18th century: transformation of society, economy, landscape and evidences of the war conflicts
  • 11. Archeology of the Modern/recent period: What can archeological research change to the knowledge of modern history?
  • the course includes lectures of the externist specialists, focus on the specific topics. They can be held on a different date than the scheduled lesson.
Literature
    required literature
  • Archaeology versus history - history versus archaeology, or, How to get to know the Middle Ages? Edited by Michał Brzostowicz - Maciej Przybył - Dariusz Andrzej Sikorski. Poznań: Poznańskie Towarzystvo Przyjaciół Nauk, 2012, 238 stran. ISBN 9788376541976. info
  • GREENE, Kevin and Tom MOORE. Archaeology : an introduction. 5th ed. London: Routledge, 2010, xvii, 394. ISBN 9780415496391. info
  • Archeologie, historie, minulost. Translated by Zdeněk Vašíček. 1. české vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 8024611619. info
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
  • MALINA, Jaroslav and Zdeněk VAŠÍČEK. Archaeology yesterday and today : the development of archaeology in the sciences and humanities. Edited by Marek Zvelebil. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xiv, 320. ISBN 0521319773. info
    recommended literature
  • Economic archaeology : from structure to performance in European archaeology. Edited by Tim Kerig - Andreas Zimmermann. Bonn: Rudolf Habelt, 2013, 337 s. ISBN 9783774938052. info
  • A history of Central European archaeology : theory, methods, and politics. Edited by Alexander Gramsch - Ulrike Sommer. Budapest: Archeolingua Alapítvány, 2011, 219 s. ISBN 9789639911239. info
  • KNAPPETT, Carl. An archaeology of interaction : network perspectives on material culture and society. 1st pub. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011, x, 251. ISBN 9780199215454. info
  • MACHÁČEK, Jiří. Archeologie, historie a teorie systémů (Archaeology, History and the Theory of Systems). In Sedmdesát neustupných let. Plzeň: Katedra archeologie, FHS ZČU v Plzni, 2003, p. 121-129, 10 pp. Sborník k životnímu jubileu prof. E. Neustupného. ISBN 80-86473-63-5. info
  • The archaeology of Reformation 1480-1580 : papers given at the Archeology of Reformation Conference, February 2001, hosted jointly by Society for Medieval Archaeology, Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology. Edited by David R. M. Gaimster - Roberta Gilchrist. Leeds: Maney, 2003, vii, 486. ISBN 1904350003. info
Teaching methods
theoreticaly lectures in the form of visual presentations with maps, pictures and modeling
Assessment methods
The student will prepare a short essay (1 to max. 2 pages of the text) which will concern specific archeological issues or historical events, the result of the subsoil with known or own arguments and in short (5 min.) An essay will be presented at the end of the semester.

Student Requirements:
1) Reading Recommended Literature 2) orientation in key issues of contemporary research from the Middle Ages to the Modern priod
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.