11458 - Archaeology and History of Art of the Ancient Near East (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamental methodologies and problems of Near Eastern archeology and History of Art. Will be able to recognize and critically examine archaeological documents and monuments, identify the diagnostic elements of material culture, possess the tools necessary to frame each data in its proper chronological and historical-political context.

Course contents

Introduction to the archaeology of Mesopotamia, Syria-Palestine and Anatolia.

Civilizations and artistic cultures of Mesopotamia, Syria-Palestine and Anatolia during the Bronze and Iron ages (outline).

Readings/Bibliography

See the reading list in the Italian section differentiated between attending and non-attending students. Alternative readings in English, French or German may be indicated upon request.

Teaching methods

Lectures with projections

Assessment methods

Oral exam aiming at verifying the student's knowledge of the subjects and themes discussed during the classes and/or in the assigned references and, in the case of attending students only, also of the didactic materials supplied. The outcome will be evaluated according to the skill to analyze and synthesize themes and problems and to use a language apt for the subject.

Top marks will be awarded to a student displaying an ability to provide a full description of the images and an overall understanding of the topics discussed during the lectures, combined with a critical approach to the material and a confident and effective use of the appropriate terminology
Average marks will be awarded to a student who has memorized the main points of the material and is able to summarise them satisfactorily and provide an effective critical commentary, while failing to display a complete command of the appropriate terminology will result in low marks or rejection.
A student will be deemed to have failed the exam if he displays significant errors in his understanding and failure to grasp the overall outlines of the subject, together with a poor command of the appropriate terminology.

Teaching tools

Teaching materials only for students attending the lectures (pdf format), available online since the beginning of classes

Links to further information

http://www.unibo.it/docenti/nicolo.marchetti

Office hours

See the website of Nicolò Marchetti