PAPVB_49 Experimental Archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mag. Dr. Stefan Eichert (lecturer), Mgr. Inna Mateiciucová, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Eliška Kazdová, CSc.
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucia Miškolciová
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 7 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
This course gives a theoretical overview on experimental archaeology along with a practical workshop. Next to the theoretical and methodological framework various topics, materials and techniques are discussed. This ranges from palaeolithic flintknapping to medieval goldsmithing techniques. The theoretically discussed topics are presented in experiments during a 4day workshop in the open air area of the museum MAMUZ in Asparn a.d. Zaya where students shall participate actively.and carry out their own experiments.
Syllabus
  • 0. History of Research 1. Theory and Methodology 2. Paleolithic Flintknapping 3. Pottery and Ceramics Production 4. Copper Smelting 5. Bronze Casting 6. Iron Smelting 7. Blacksmithing 8. Glassproduction and Glass Beads 9. Enamelling 10. Goldsmithing techniques 11. Wood, Horn and Antler 12. Textiles 13. Leather 14. Practical Workshop
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Experimentelle Archäologie in Europa: http://www.exar.org/publications/experimental-archaeology-in-europe/?lang=en
  • Introduction: Archäologie Österreichs 12/2001 : http://oeguf.ac.at/index.php/archaeologie-oesterreichs/product/view/1/97
Teaching methods
theoretical lectures practical workshop in Asparn an der Zaya (Austria)
Assessment methods
participation in activities during workshop
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is taught in blocks.
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