Bi8123 Field practice in historical anthropology III

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dana Buriánková Fialová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Eva Drozdová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Lenka Falk, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Dana Buriánková Fialová, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Buriánková Fialová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
Knowledge of human anatomy and basic procedures in working with the historical skeletal material.
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 subject is to apprise students with the practical aspects of the work with the historical skeletal material and archaeological findings on the non-university environment and with the operation of these institutions. These may be museums, archaeological institutes, or other institutions that carry out archaeological research, curate exhibitions or have collection depository.
Learning outcomes
Students will apprise the practical skills related to the organization of research and how the research is practiced. Alternatively, he may participate in the processing of archaeological findings and skeletal material or in the organisation of an exhibition and other activities.
Syllabus
  • Students spend at least one week during the spring term or summer holidays in an institution that focuses on studying human history. The student should participate in field research to gain practical knowledge of how such research is organized and practiced. Alternatively, he may participate in the processing of archaeological findings and skeletal material or in the organization of exhibition and other activities. On its activities, the lead practitioner will provide a confirmation from the institution that he has participated in the practice (from when to when) and what he has done.
Literature
  • BAHN, Paul G. Archaeology : theories, methods, and practice : with over 550 illustrations. Edited by Colin Renfrew. 2nd ed. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, 608 s. ISBN 0500278679. info
Teaching methods
Practical activity in the field.
Assessment methods
Credit based on the submitted certificate of participation in the practice and the activities performed.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 1 týden.
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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