Αrchaeological monuments and their function
| Title | Τα αρχαιολογικά μνημεία και η λειτουργία τους / Αrchaeological monuments and their function |
| Code | ΑΚΛ 710 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | History and Archaeology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015940 |
Programme of Study: PMS stīn Archaiología, Téchnī kai Politismó
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klasikī Archaiología | Compulsory Course | Winter/Spring | - | 15 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Class ID | 600134421
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600134421
- At the Website of the School:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
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Learning Outcomes
Students who attend the course are expected to
- understand the theoretical questions concerning archaeological monuments and their function
- learn the basic features of different categories of archaeological monuments - architectural, sculptural and ceramic -
and their function
- become accustomed with questions concerning the interpretation of the shape of an archaeological monument and of the
archaeological finds which are connected with it
- to become sensitive to methodological and practical issues related to their field of study
- practice their skills to present orally and in written their ideas and arguments
General Competences
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The seminar concerns different categories of archaeological monuments - architectural, sculptural and ceramic - and analyses their special form/shape and their function. We consider questions like in which way the form and the special features of a monument are influenced by the needs of function. We examine problems of interpretation related to function, taking into account the archaeological finds, and we discuss methodological problems.
Keywords
Ancient monuments, function
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
- Selected bibliography
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 150 | 5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 150 | 5 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 150 | 5 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 450 | 15 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students will have to study specific book chapters and articles (in Greek or foreign languages) and present, orally or in written, brief reports of their critical reading. They will also have to study, to analyze and to present a specific issue within the seminar. Students' evaluation will depend on their presentations, their ability to argue and to answer complicated questions.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
22-09-2018
