Pre-History
Code
711051101
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
História
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
João Carlos Muralha Cardoso
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
recognize the Prehistoric Archaeology as scientific domain essential for a critical view of the history of mankind;
Know and interpret, in a synchronic and diachronic perspective, the various stages of formation of humanity in terms of its
\"biological history\" as the dynamics underlying the emergence and development of early human societies, from the
Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age, in different geographical contexts and in their various forms of cultural expression;
Assess the relative importance of an archaeological testimony identifying the elements necessary for building and
sustaining critical historiographical discourse;
To know the latest trends and updated scientific production of historiographical analysis and synthesis;
Be able to explain what they have learned and problematized it, using specific vocabulary and incorporated them into the
conceptual universe of their own discipline
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
Introduction: The study of the human past
Prehistory and prehistoric archeology
Background and development of prehistoric studies
The geological and chronological setting
1. The process of human evolution
2. The hunter-gatherer societies.
3. The Neolithic
4. The Neolithic in the rest of the World
5. Transformation of agrarian societies: The Chalcolithic and Bronze Age
6. The social diversity in the world
Bibliography
ARSUAGA, J.,(1998) La espécie elegida. La larga marcha de la evolucion humana, Temas de Hoy. (Existe tradução
portuguesa) BINFORD, L., (1991), Em Busca do Passado, Mem-Martins, Europa América. COPPENS, Y. (dir.) (2001), Aux
origines de lHumanité, Vol.1 e 2, Paris, Librairie Arthème Fayard CUNLIFE, B., (2001), The Oxford Illustrated History of
Prehistoric Europe, Oxford, Oxford University Press EIROA, J., (2000), Nociones de Prehistoria General, Barcelona, Editorial
Ariel. GARANGER, J., (dir.) (1992), La Préhistoirte dans le Monde, Paris, PUF, HUBLIN, J., (2007), Quand dautres homes
peuplaient la Terre, Flammarion JORDAN, P., (2001), O Homem Primitivo, Temas e Debates JORGE, S. (1999), Domesticar a
Terra, Lisboa, Gradiva LEROI-GHOURAN, (1988), Dictionnaire de la Préhistoire, Paris, PUF LEROI-GHOURAN, (s/d), As
Religiões da Pré-história, Lisboa, Edições 70 SCARRE, C., (2005), The Human Past, Londres
Teaching method
Classes will be supported by digital means. Extensive use of images illustrating the various components of the contents of
the course. Analysis and review of texts and images, with particular attention to the different types of archaeological sites
related to the syllabus. Understanding the diversity of the historical process in the world. Active participation of students in
class through questions to the classroom.
Evaluation method
Test with consultation where we will assess the student´s ability to reflect in
relation to the knowledge transmitted, discussion and argumentation used will be valued. Research work in the form of a
critical review. The diferent models of review are transmitted to students.