Bi5110 Anthropological archaeology (middleages)

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Robin Pěnička, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Robin Pěnička, Ph.D.
Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Robin Pěnička, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 15:00–16:50 Bp1,01007
Prerequisites
Prerequisite is passing B3170 Anthropology of Prehistory and B4260 Anthropology of Antiquity.
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
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the life of medieval inhabitans of Central Europe from the arrival of the Slavs to the beginning of the 16th century. It focuses especially in territory of Moravia, with the transition to the surrounding central european countries. On the basis of historical and archaeological sources it describes a life and dead of medieval people. Completion of the course will enable students to communicate with archaeological organizations and improve their orientation in medieval history.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: name and describe the periodization and individual periods of the Middle Ages of Moravia; explain the transformation of individual phenomena and describe their reflection in the funeral rite; discuss the reflection of the funeral rite in archaeological sources; describe the way of life of people in different periods and different social groups; apply theoretical knowledge in communication and cooperation with archaeologists.
Syllabus
  • 1. Archaeological anthropology. Basic paradigms, concepts, the relationship between anthropology and archaeology. 2. Man in the Middle Ages. Periodization, geographical, natural and historical framework. 3. Farmers. 4. Craftsmen. 5. Metallurgists and hounds. 6. Builders of forts and castles. 7. Cities and townspeople. 8. Nobility - noblemen. 9. Nobility - rulers. kings. 10. Church in Middle Ages. 11. Ethnic and religious groups (Jews, Muslims, Protestants). 12. Soldiers. 13. Discussion on selected topics and studies.
Literature
    required literature
  • Unger J.: Člověk ve středověku. Společnost experimentální archeologie 2012
  • Unger J.: Archeologie středověku. Odraz života lidí v archeologických pramenech, Hradec Králové 2008.
    recommended literature
  • Měřínský Z.: České země od příchodu Slovanů po Velkou Moravu I, Praha 2002, II, 2006.
  • Petráň J. a kol.: Dějiny hmotné kultury I/1-2, Praha 1985.
  • Lutovský M.: Encyklopedie slovanské archeologie v~Čechách, na Moravě a ve Slezsku, Praha 2001.
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation in the form of full-time teaching - lectures. Part of the course is the elaboration of a paper on a topic related to the anthropology of the Middle Ages of Moravia.
Assessment methods
The course ends with an oral exam. It is possible to take the exam after submitting the paper and its final presentation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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