Admission requirements
- World Archaeology 1.1 and Material Studies 1 obtained;
Description
This course provides a case study in Paleolithic archaeology as well as hands-on, practical experience with Paleolithic stone tools.
The case study will focus on one theme or topic, e.g. Neanderthal subsistence, hunter-gatherer mobility strategies, etc. We will discuss the theoretical background (e.g. human behavioral ecology), and aspects such as lithic technology, subsistence, site formation and chronology. During the tutorials, we will study archaeological materials as well as other exercises.
The course is designed for students with an interest in human origins.
Course set-up
Weekly 4-hour seminars/practicals.
Course objectives
After the course, students have knowledge of:
The main subdivisions of the Paleolithic and its archaeological record;
The main processes of the formation of the Paleolithic record;
One of the key-themes in Paleolithic archaeology.
Students are able to:
- Analyse a scientific paper on a paleolithic topic.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Weekly tutorials of two hours, including short lectures and student presentations;
Practicals of two hours;
Assignments.
Assessment method
Portfolio (individual) (75%);
Presentation(s) (25%).
Compensation is possible in accordance with regulations (Onderwijs- en Examen Reglement / Course and Examination Regulations).
The retake consists of improving the portfolio to the ‘pass’ level and/or a new presentation.
Assessment deadlines:
The dates of exams and retakes can be found in MyTimetable. The deadlines of papers, essays and assignments are communicated through Brightspace.
Reading list
The reading list will be available on Brightspace.
Registration
Registration start dates for the BA2 seminars differ from the registration dates of the regular courses.
Registration will take place with the use of forms. These will be e-mailed by the study advisers to all BA2 students at the beginning of January.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact dr. A. (Alexander) Verpoorte.
Remarks
Compulsory attendance.