Archaeology (History) is a compulsory subject that forms part of the General History module (M02) of the Bachelor's Degree in History. The objective of the course is to explore the main topics of study of the archaeology of historical societies. In particular, the different approaches, themes and achievements of archaeological practice will be analysed from a double perspective: chronologically, considering the diachronic specialities (classical, medieval, modern and contemporary archaeology) and some of the main themes (landscapes, architectures, inhabited places, work, identities, rituals, centres of worship, etc.). The focus will be on interpretations, methodologies, and applications in understanding present-day societies. Although the focus will be on European societies, it is intended to include examples and experiences from around the world.

In this way, the aim is to promote a concept of critical historical archaeology, not based on the mere fusion and juxtaposition of documentary records of different kinds, but on a harmonious integration, analogous to that carried out by symphony orchestras.

G001 - Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the main processes and events of universal, national and regional history, in a diachronic perspective, in their different aspects (economy, society, politics, culture, etc.) and their relationship with current societies.

G002 - Identify the different historiographical approaches and perspectives that have occurred over time and their relationship with the culture of each historical period.

M02CM01 - Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the main processes and events of universal, national and regional history, in a diachronic perspective, in their different aspects (economy, society, politics, culture) and their relationship with current societies.

M03CM06 - Be able to present orally and/or in writing, using appropriate historical concepts, individually and/or collectively, works of historical research and show ability in their presentation in the fields of teaching and dissemination.



Learning outcomes

-Know the most characteristic objects, places, and architecture of the different cultural periods.

-Can compare and situate them in time, relating them to the society of the time.

-Can defend his/her position in public and work in a group to reach a consensus.

-Has a minimum knowledge of the main historiographical currents and their relationships.

-Can understand and adequately explain the basic concepts of the archaeological discipline.

-Is critically aware of the favourable and problematic issues arising in various archaeological projects.

-Can read minimally complex texts and reformulate the main ideas contained therein.

-Can develop a group project, producing coherent and well-structured texts.

BLOCK 1. The materiality of historical societies: historical archaeology.

BLOCK 2. The chronological approach

Archaeology of ancient societies

Archaeology of medieval societies

Archaeology of modern societies

Archaeology of contemporary societies

BLOCK 3. The thematic approach

Landscapes

Inhabiting

Work

Power and Authority

Dying and Believing

Consumption patterns

Different teaching methods will be used: face-to-face classes, classroom practice and, whenever possible, field trips (museums and/or archaeological sites).

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 40
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 40
  • Portfolio (%): 20

Written exam: 40%. In general, the content of the answers, the handling of important concepts and the clarity and correctness of the exposition will be assessed.

Group/individual work: 40%. The content, main ideas, formal aspects, modes of presentation will be assessed.

Practical work and exercises carried out during the course that can be handed in as a portfolio: 20%. This includes the practical and applied aspects of the course.

In order to pass the course as a whole, it is compulsory to obtain a minimum score in each of the three parts (40%).

Spelling mistakes and lack of clarity of exposition (both in the exam and in the work) may result in a penalty of up to 3 points.

In the case of continuous assessment, if the weight of the final exam is greater than 40% of the grade for the subject, it will be sufficient not to take the final exam for the final grade for the subject to be a no-show or no-show. Otherwise, if the weight of the final exam is equal to or less than 40% of the grade for the subject, students may waive the exam within a period of at least one month before the end of the teaching period for the corresponding subject. This waiver must be submitted in writing to the lecturer responsible.

Following the UPV/EHU protocol on academic ethics and prevention of dishonest or fraudulent practices, if fraud, copying, plagiarism or similar activity is detected in any of the aforementioned exercises, the following will be carried out: Grade the exercise as a fail (0.0) and, where appropriate, request the opening of disciplinary proceedings.

The guidelines of article 9 of the Assessment Regulations of the Bachelor's Degree in History are followed.



"Students who do not pass the subject in the ordinary call, regardless of the assessment system chosen, will have the right to sit the exams and assessment activities that make up the final assessment test of the extraordinary call.



2.- The assessment of the subjects in the extraordinary exams will be carried out exclusively through the final assessment system.



3.- The final assessment test of the extraordinary call will consist of as many exams and assessment activities as are necessary to be able to assess and measure the defined learning outcomes, in a similar way to how they were assessed in the ordinary call. Positive results obtained by students during the course may be retained. In the case of having obtained negative results through the continuous assessment carried out during the course, these results may not be maintained for the extraordinary exam, in which students may obtain 100% of the grade".

Basic bibliography

All the material seen throughout the course will be assessed in the exam. The different resources worked on in class (slides, videos, articles and other materials) will be available in paper and/or digital format, through the e-Gela platform.

In-depth bibliography

BAHN P., FAGAN B., Arqueología. Toda la historia, Barcelona, 2019
BAHN P., RENFREW C., Arqueología, Teoría, métodos y práctica, Madrid, 2016
CIRELLI E., Archeologia e Cultura Material nel Medioevo, Bononia University Press, 2021
COLL CONESA J., Manual de Cerámica Medieval y Moderna, Madrid, 2011
CROSSLEY, D.: Postmedieval Archaeology in Britain, Leicester, 1990.
FÉRNANDEZ OCHOA C., MORILLO CERDÁN, Manual de cerámica II: Cerámicas romanas de época altoimperial en Hispania. Importación y producción, Madrid, 2015
FÉRNANDEZ OCHOA C., MORILLO CERDÁN, Manual de cerámica romana IV: Producciones cerámicas de época medio-imperial y tardorromana, Madrid, 2019
GAIMSTER D., MAJEWSKI T., International Handbook of Historical Archaeology, 2009
GÓNZALEZ RUIBAL A., Volver a las trincheras: Una arqueología de la Guerra Civil española, Madrid, 2016
GUIRAL PELEGRÍN, C., ZARZALEJOS PRIETO, M.: Arqueología (II). (Arqueología de Roma), Madrid, 2005.
JOHNSON, M.: An Archaeology of Capitalism, Oxford, 1996.
MAJEWSKI, T. y GAIMSTER, D.: International handbook of historical archaeology (recurso electrónico) 2009
QUIRÓS, J.A., BENGOETXEA, B.: Arqueologia III. Arqueología Medieval y Postmedieval, Madril, 2010.
SÁNCHEZ LÓPEZ E., BUSTAMANTE-ÁLVAREZ M., Arqueología Romana en la Península Ibérica, Universidad de Granada, 2019
VAQUERIZO GIL D., 2018, Cuando (no siempre) hablan “las piedras”. Hacia una arqueología integral en España como recurso de futuro. Reflexiones desde Andalucía, JAS, Madrid
ZARZALEJOS PRIETO M., GUIRAL PELEGRÍN C., SAN NICOLÁS PEDRAZ M. P., Historia de la cultura material del mundo clásico, Madrid, 2010

Journals

American Journal of Archaeology, Boston University, 1885.
Archeologia dell'Architettura, Florencia
Archeologia Medievale, Florencia, 1974
Archivo Español de Arqueología
Arqueología de la Arquitectura, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Arqueología y Territorio Medieval, Jaén, 1994
Espacio, Tiempo y Forma
Hispania Antiqua
Postmedieval Archaeology

Web addresses

http://dialnet.unirioja.es/
http://www.biblioarqueologia.com/
http://guerraenlauniversidad.blogspot.com/