Roman Archaeology
Code
7220512222
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
História
Credits
10
Teacher in charge
Adriaan de Man
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The main objective is the identification and interpretation of advanced issues in Roman Archaeology. It is considered that this purpose is achieved in those cases where the student is able to demonstrate higher levels of empirical knowledge, reasoning and coherent transmission of ideas, as well as a solid capacity for independent research.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
History of Roman Archaeology in Portugal.
Themes in Republican, Imperial and Late Antique Archaeology.
The origin of towns and principles of urban planning.
Civic buildings.
Religious buildings.
Buildings for entertainment.
Insulae and urban domus.
The rural settlement.
Bibliography
ALARCÃO, J., O Domínio Romano em Portugal, Edições Eurpoa-América, Mem Martins, 1988.
ANDERSON, JAMES C., Roman Architecture and Society, Johns Hopkins, 2002.
BARTON, I. M. (ed.), Roman Public Buildings, in Exeter Studies in History, University of Exeter, 1989.
BARTON, I. M. (ed.), Roman Domestic Buildings, in Exeter Studies in History, University of Exeter, 1996.
BOETHIUS, A.; WARD-PERKINS, J.B., Etruscan and Roman Architecture, Penguin, 1970.
RICHARDSON, L., New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome, Johns Hopkins, 1992.
Teaching method
Thematic exhibitions using multimedia projections. The combination of classroom instruction with practical sessions is central to the teaching methodology, above all in the case of a class in Archaeology, involving the handling of materials. A continuous interaction with the students is crucial, as is the appropriate use of visual elements in transmitting key concepts.
Evaluation method
Evaluation consists in a research paper and its public defense, and the grade can be increased through commitment shown in class.