93164 - RESEARCH DESIGN, DISSEMINATION AND VALORIZATION (LM)

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

By the end of the course students will be able to verify the procedures used in archaeological research, exploring the entire process from discovery to publication. They will have acquired interdisciplinary knowledge relating to field work, responsibility for technical and scientific productions and designing international research. The skills acquired will enable them to address the problems of research, conservation and protection of the archaeological heritage within their respective competences. They will be able to adapt the design process to different contexts and to the advancement of research.

Contenuti

This module, offered within the course Archaeological Theory and Practice, aims to provide students with the theoretical, methodological, and practical tools for designing, shaping, and developing archaeological projects.

Conceptual issues and practical aspects relating to the planning and management of multi- and interdisciplinary research frameworks will be targeted and discussed.

Throughout this module, students will also gain a deeper awareness of the broader social relevance of archaeological research, particularly about climate change and environmental risk, heritage protection, and public engagement in archaeological research.

Moreover, they will acquire new skills in designing and developing new, relevant and timely research projects.

Designing research, interpreting data, and disseminating the results

Firstly, the module provides a broader range of approaches to research design by examining the full cycle of the research process from initial idea to implementation and dissemination. It will also cover the choice of key questions, research methods, strategies for collecting and managing data, and approaches to analysis and interpretation, including the publication of the project results. Case studies will be discussed to identify and critically assess different strengths and limitations.

Secondly, it addresses the societal impact of archaeological research, exploring the way projects can generate benefits beyond academia. We will consider strategies for involving local communities, presenting and disseminating results, adopting diverse forms of communication and outreach, and exploring practices that enhance the value of research in archaeology and heritage. Attention will also be given to open science, citizen science, and broader post-colonial debates on ethical and social responsibility.

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Testi/Bibliografia

A complete list of readings is outlined in the course syllabus that can be accessed on the Virtuale platform. Readings will include selected parts of the titles listed below, which serve as a general reference for the topics covered by the module.

Atalay, S. 2012, Community-Based Archaeology: Research with, by, and for Indigenous and Local Communities, Berkley, University of California Press

Atalay, S. et al. (eds), 2014 Transforming Archaeology: Activist Practices and Prospects, Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast Press.

Black, S.L. and Jolly, K. 2003. Archaeology by Design. Walnut Creek, California: Altamira Press.

Frieman, C. 2023. Archaeology as History: Telling Stories from a Fragmented Past (Elements in Historical Theory and Practice). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Johnson, M. 2010. Archaeological Theory: An Introduction. (2nd edition). Oxford: Blackwell.

Kristiansen, K. 2019. Who is deterministic? On the nature of interdisciplinary research in archaeology. Archaeological Dialogues 26(1): 12–14.

Lucas, G. (2012). Understanding the archaeological record, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Malainey, M.E. 2011. A Consumer's Guide to Archaeological Science. Springer-Verlag New York.

Moshenska, G. (ed.). 2017. Key Concepts in Public Archaeology. London: UCL Press

McGuire, R. H., 2008, Archaeology as political action, Berkley, University of California Press.

Metodi didattici

The course is designed around frontal lessons and seminars. Every few lectures, the class includes a 1-hour discussion slot on the topics covered (seminar). During those seminars, students will present and discuss selected scientific contributions listed above. Participation to such sessions is strongly recommended, as it is an integral part of teaching and assessment.

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

Assessment will include: a) attendance and contribution to the course and the seminar sessions, b) a 10-min presentation agreed with the teacher during the course c) an oral exam and/or a final written essay to be agreed with the course organiser.

For non-attending students, the final exam will be previously agreed with the teacher.

Exams sessions will be held monthly from September to June.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Orario di ricevimento

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