Recognize the different working methods and techniques of the discipline, whether they are field, laboratory or synthesis. Likewise, the legal keys to practice the profession in our territory are given. In contrast to the more theoretical subjects taught by the area in the first two years, it presents the sciences related to Prehistory (such as archaeobotany, archaeozoology, anthropology, radiochronology, etc.), evaluating their real possibilities, and relying on the review of published case studies. From this perspective, it serves as a common link to many of the subjects that the Prehistory Area develops.

Competences

These are the Transversal Competencies that are worked on in this subject:

M06CM02 Know the basic methods of historical research, showing the ability to locate, obtain, organize and analyze the different types of documents and sources of information

M06CM03 Learn specific techniques for reading, studying, interpreting and evaluating original historical documents, using epigraphy and paleography, or other historiographical sciences and techniques, where appropriate

M06CM04 Be able to read and analyze archaeological sources

M06CM05 Use ICTs as tools to access, process and organize information sources

M06CM6 Present oral and written essays and historical research papers, paying special attention to language registers and the use of ICTs

M06CM07 To know the main historiographical trends, their relationship with the culture of each historical period and their use in applied research

M06CM08 Learn to work in a team



Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students must have assumed the skills to:

RA1. Recognize the scientific basis on which discourses on prehistoric times are elaborated.

RA2. Identify the theoretical assumptions of the main techniques used in the work of archaeologists, especially for the knowledge of prehistoric cultures.

RA3. Interpret, within the historical discourse, the data derived from the application of archaeological methods and techniques, with special attention to their integration into the archaeological records to which they belong.

RA4. Understand the meaning of the multidisciplinary nature of archaeological work, being able to compose a logical narrative from the partial reports derived from each of the work techniques applied to a given archaeological record.

RA5 Design and elaborate individual and group research projects applying the capabilities of the methods and work techniques learned, being critical about their limits and potentialities.

RA6. Demonstrate the ability to manage archaeological collections for the purposes of conservation and scientific and social dissemination.

1 - Prehistory as a science: its limits and contents.

About its evolution. the legal framework for archaeological activities and approaches to research, management, conservation and dissemination

2.- Fieldwork

On the concept of deposit and types: formation processes and their evolution. Methods of surveying, evaluation and excavation: general approach, equipment, data recording and control. Measures for the consolidation and conservation of the sites and their remains.

3.- Laboratory work

Description and Analysis of the Auxiliary Sciences of Prehistoric Archaeology: Sedimentology; paleoenvironmental disciplines (pollens, coals, seeds, phytoliths); archaeozoology; anthropological, physical and genetic studies; raw materials and their procurement; the types and classification of material culture and their treatment.

4.- Synthesizing and preparing the data for publication:

On dating methods and their exploitation; use of GIS to develop inter/intra mapping of reservoirs; graphic documentation in the face of new digital possibilities; Preparation of a scientific report and specialized publications.

Different teaching modalities will be used in this subject, and the presentation of the theoretical contents of the subject will be accompanied by practical exercises. Lectures are given to develop the conceptual content of the subject. In classroom practices, problems related to these contents are raised and solved, individually or in groups, which allows a greater understanding of them through their implementation.

The teaching methodology is aimed at ensuring that the learning process is largely autonomous, so there will be classroom work and/or non-face-to-face activity work. Therefore, student participation is mandatory.

To facilitate and ensure the learning of the students, the work carried out will be monitored, which will allow the student, based on previously established evaluation criteria, in addition to knowing at all times what their level of learning is, to have a way of feedback and improvement

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 25
  • Individual works (%): 25
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 25
  • Exhibition of works, readings ... (%): 25

In the previous section of this teaching guide, the classification tools have been offered with their respective percentages of marks for the grade of this subject. However, in search of a more versatile system, two alternatives are offered that attend to the peculiarities of the students (given that they belong to different grades) and the dynamics that are implemented in the classroom:



Option 1.- Continuous assessment: Students who follow a continuous and formative assessment, within the classroom, and whose attendance is greater than 75% of the classes, who take an active attitude in the sessions in the face of the challenges that are proposed (comments on texts, analysis of material...), who carry out the requested work (in a timely manner), who makes an adequate presentation of them (whenever requested from him or the whole team with which he has worked) and who demonstrates a collaborative attitude within his work group, will be progressively qualified. The student himself will know his progress so that he will know his degree of satisfaction with the skills to be acquired.

The objective elements of this qualification are considered, in a balanced way, the presence in the classroom, the degree of participation in it and the quality of the work presented.

A final written test may be established, referring to any subject of the syllabus.





Option 2-Final assessment: In accordance with the Regulations governing student assessment, students will have the right to be assessed through the final assessment system, for which they must submit in writing to the teaching staff responsible for the subject the waiver of continuous assessment within 9 weeks from the beginning of the semester. according to the school's academic calendar. Otherwise, the student will be evaluated following the continuous evaluation system.



These students must accredit the acquisition of the competencies through a final evaluation that may consist of one or more practical exercises to be presented, as well as a final exam on all the practical and theoretical contents.



FINAL EXAMINATION



During the development of an assessment test, the use of books, notes or notes, as well as telephone, electronic, computer or other devices or devices, by students will be prohibited.



PLAGIO



You may not submit a copy or imitation of the work done by third parties as if it were your own. Students should be aware of and use the citation rules. Suspicion of plagiarism can lead to the rejection of the work and consequently, not passing the subject. In the preparation of any test, work or activity, the student may use the resources he/she deems appropriate, but it is remembered that any work that relies (totally or partially) on the transcription of elements without support/citation of the original sources will be rejected: all work must clearly identify the resources used, and the bibliographic references must be correct and uniform throughout the work presented. The teaching staff will verify the understanding reached by the students as they see fit and, where appropriate, will accept or reject the work.



Students are reminded of the obligation to sign and respect the "Declaration of Commitment to Ethical Behavior and Honesty" (https://www.ehu.eus/documents/2100129/0/Declaraci%C3%B3n+comport+%C3%A9tico/089a478e-e5fc-87b9-079f-a73835bcbd13).



WAIVER OF THE CALL



In the case of continuous assessment, and in accordance with article 12.2 of the Regulations governing the Assessment of Students in official Bachelor's degrees, the weight of the final test is equal to 40% of the grade of the subject, so students may waive the call within a period that, At least, it will be up to one month before the end date of the teaching period of the corresponding subject. This resignation must be submitted in writing to the teaching staff responsible for the subject.



In the case of a final assessment, failure to take the test set on the official exam date will result in the automatic waiver of the corresponding call.

Depending on the regulations in force, the extraordinary evaluation will be carried out through the final evaluation system. The Final Assessment consists of a final exam and a series of practical exercises.



However, those who have followed and passed the various sections of the Continuous Assessment, but have failed the exam of the ordinary Call or have not appeared, will be able to maintain the grade of the Continuous Assessment, provided that they have not previously waived it. In this case, the extraordinary examination will repeat the parameters set for the ordinary exam, having to take only the final exam

Basic bibliography

Bahn, P. 2000. Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Burke, H., Smith, C. (1994). The Archaeologist’s Field Handbook

Gamble, C. (2014). Archaeology: the basics. Routledge.

GARCÍA-DIEZ, M y ZAPATA, L., (2013) Métodos y Técnicas de Análisis y Estudio en Arqueología prehistórica. UPV / EHU. ISBN: 978-84-9860-855-7.

Greene, K., Moore, T. (2010). Archaeology: an Introdution. Routledge.

RENFREW, C. y BAHN, P. (2016): Ar Archaeology Theories, Methods, and Practice. Thames & Hudson

In-depth bibliography

MISKOVSKY, J.C. (dir.) Géologie de la Préhistoire. Méthodes, techniques, applications. Ed. Géopré, París. 1987
VanDerwarker, A. M., Peres, T.M. (2010). Integrating Zooarchaeology and Paleoethnobotany. Springer.
VV.AA. (2014). Animal Bones and Archaeology. English Heritage.
VV.AA. (2015). Geoarchaeology. Using Earth sciences to understand the archaeological record. English Heritage.