Master
2022/2023
History of Archaeological Methods, Theories and Legal Framework
Type:
Compulsory course (Classical and Oriental Archaeology)
Area of studies:
History
Delivered by:
Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies
Where:
Faculty of Humanities
When:
1 year, 2, 3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Master’s programme:
Античная и восточная археология
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
70
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The objective of this course is to provide an overview of archaeological methods, theories and regulations. We will focus on the evolution of archaeological methods which were employed throughout the history of study of classical antiquity and ancient Oriental civilizations. We will also look at the main archaeological theories, their origin and their status in present-day science. For a future specialist in Classical and/or Oriental archaeology it is essential to be aware of different laws, regulations and rules that could be applied to the process of archaeological excavations, working with museum collections, etc. (within this course the primary focus will be on the situation in the Russian Federation, Europe and Central Asia). The discipline is taught in modules 1-4 of the first year of study.