Course Content (Syllabus)
The aim of the seminar is for students to become acquainted with both issues of importance to modern research and the methods employed in the study of the various subject matters in Classical Archaeology. Each seminar course examines different topics in Classical antiquity, such as spatial planning, the development and organisation of sanctuaries, burial practices, the evolution of architecture, sculpture, pottery production, large-scale painting, metalworking, miniature art, numismatics, questions on the interpretation of political and social structures, issues of economic and social organisation, the relations of Greeks and Romans with other peoples, the blending of Greek and Roman elements with local traditions, etc. Students would study Greek and foreign language bibliography, use digital sources and learn to compose and present orally academic projects. In addition, they would have the opportunity to delve into particular issues associated with the seminar topics through visits to archaeological sites and museums as well as exercises conducted at the Casts Museum collections in the Department of Archaeology, School of History and Acrhaeology.
Keywords
Classical Archaeology, sources, bibliography, composition, criticism, plagiarism, presentation, archaeological sites, monuments, museums, Casts Museum, collections