32754 - Prehistory and Protohistory A

Course contents

The course presents the evolution of ancient communities of prehistory and protohistory:

a. Short introduction of early age with hunting and gathering economy (Palaeolithic and Mesolithic); b. The process of neolithization and the introduction of agriculture and breeding; c. The Neolithic in Italy with particular reference to Northern Italy; d. Copper Age in Italy: technological innovation and social change; e. The Bronze Age: the development toward large communities and the control of landscape; f. The Terramare: a case study for the analysis of the society; g. Early Iron Age: the metallurgy of iron and the formation of aristocracy

Readings/Bibliography

Cocchi Genick D. Preistoria, Verona 2009;  Martini F. Archeologia del Paleolitico, Roma, 2008; Pessina A., Tiné V. Archeologia del Neolitico, Roma 2008;  Bietti Sestieri A.M. 2010 L'Italia nell'età del Bronzo e del Ferro, Roma 2010;  Guidi A. Preistoria della complessità sociale, Bari 2000; Cazzella A. Manuale di archeologia. Le società nella preistoria, Bari 1989.

Further texts will be added during the course lessons.

Teaching methods

Teaching methods will include lessons with powerpoint

Assessment methods

For attending students: direct examination by the teacher. Non attending students are required to agree upon an alternative program with the teacher

Teaching tools

Projector, Personal Computer

Links to further information

http://ipotesidipreistoria.unibo.it

Office hours

See the website of Maurizio Cattani