Early Medieval Archaeology

larko2400  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Early Medieval Archaeology
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1

  This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2021-2022 !

Teacher(s)
Verslype Laurent;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The course proposes an introduction to the Merovingian and Carolingian Archaeology.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 The course proposes an introduction to the Merovingian and Carolingian Archaeology.
 
Content
The course offers an overview of the evolution of the material culture through both the merovingian and the carolingian periods mainly in North West Gaul. The main topics considered are linked with the funerary archaeology and the burial customs, the rural settlements and the paleoenvironment, the (re-)developement of urban centers, the development of Christianity, the craft productions and the economical networks, the social interpretation of the material culture.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra lecturing including guest lectures ; field, museums and exhibition trips may be linked with several topics of the course (NW paleochristian and early medieval archaeology in Europe).
Evaluation methods
Oral individual examination added to a written report based on a portfolio.
Bibliography
La bibliographie de base est présentée lors de la première séance de cours et les bibliographies thématiques sont communiquées au gré des thèmes abordés.
Faculty or entity
EHAC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General

Master [60] in History of Art and Archaeology : General