Research Methodologies in Ancient History
Code
722051348
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
História
Credits
10
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) Updating, deepening and systematization of scientific knowledge relative to the Research Methodologies in Ancient History; ;
b) Characterization of the major historical sources and reference works of ancient Egypt;
c) Ability to articulate and relate the events and and the traces archeological, artistic and textual Egyptians with the natural, political, social, economic, cultural and mental features of the Egyptian civilization;
d) Acquisition and / or development of tools for the analysis and questioning of the mental and material life of the ancient Egyptian civilization, based on its archaeological, artistic or textual productions;
e) Stimulating the appreciation of the artistic and mental values of ancient Egypt, in a scientific, rational and thoughtful way.
Prerequisites
not applicable
Subject matter
Bibliography
JEFFREYS, D., Views of Ancient Egypt Since Napoleon Bonaparte: Imperialism Colonialism and Modern Appropriations, London, University College London, 2003.
TRAD, M. ; ELDAMATY, M., Egyptian Museum Collections around the World, Cairo, 2002.
WILKINSON, R. H. (ed.) Egyptology Today, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Teaching method
The various working sessions set for this course will all be theoretical and practical. Additionally, a power point will be used with slide illustrative of the subjects discussed.
Evaluation method
The assessment includes the following elements:
- Final essay - 50% / 10 values
- Oral presentations - 50% / 10 values.