Duration
30h Th, 10d FT Exc.
Number of credits
| Bachelor in history of art and archaeology : general | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Approach (definition and theory) - The Site (formation, nature, alterations) - Preparatory file - Survey - Grid system - Test pits - Excavation techniques - Screening - Spatial distribution - Chronological relations - Photography - Drawings (profiles, plans, treatment of images) and moulds - Sampling (natural and physical sciences, witness profiles) - Preservation - Field notebook - Inventory - Artefact drawing - Publication.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course presents all components of fieldwork, including research structure and practice in the field. Themes developed follow the logical progress of mounting an archaeological expedition and is complemented by development of the theoretical aspects relevant for each step.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoritical courses and field training.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Duration and period: 30h + 10 days of field training (1st and 2nd terms).
Classroom and schedule: Monday, 2-3 pm ; 1st term : Auditorium S50, 2nd term : Auditorium S50.
Recommended or required readings
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Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Oral examination, including field school evaluation. Exam session in June.
The mark of the midterm exam in January will count for 10% of the June final grade if > or = 10/20 (the mark will have no effect on the final grade if it doesn't reach 10/20). Please note that the final exam for this course is cumulative.
Work placement(s)
10 days of participation in field training.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Pierre NOIRET Département des Sciences historiques Service de Préhistoire, 7 place du 20-Août bât A1, B-4000 Liège Tél.: 04.366.58.39 E-mail: pnoiret@uliege.be