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Classic Archaeology
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI "L'ORIENTALE"
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Course Objectives (2)
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through the analysis of general aspects, sites, archaeological contexts, monuments and artefacts, the course aims to provide the fundamental knowledge, specific methodologies and critical tools useful for addressing research topics related to archaeology, history, art, urban planning and the interaction between the Greek communities and the Italic populations of Magna Graecia and Sicily between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The course aims to provide students with the methodologies and skills necessary to interpret the archaeological, historical, artistic, iconographic and technical aspects of the main contexts and issues of Magna Graecia and Sicily.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES EXPECTED
Autonomy of judgement:
Students must be able to examine with a critical method information useful for forming independent judgements, through reflection on archaeological, cultural, historical, artistic and anthropological issues relating to the study of Magna Graecia and Sicily between the 8th and the 3rd century BC.
Communication skills:
Students must be able to communicate effectively, clearly and appropriately, demonstrating the ability to adapt their communication to the interlocutor and the context in which it takes place.
Learning skills:
Students must be able to apply their learning skills in order to acquire greater independence of judgement and broaden their cultural horizons, demonstrating an ability to support their arguments when addressing issues related to their field of study, through the solid methodological and theoretical basis and broad historical and cultural perspectives provided by the programme objectives.
Gaining a methodological and critical education, as well as the basic knowledge of town planning, architecture, sculpture, ceramics and in general the material culture of Magna Graecia, in the period between the beginning of colonisation (8th century BC) and the 3rd century BC.
Course Prerequisites (2)
In order to better address the topics covered in this course, it is useful to have prior knowledge of the basic aspects of the history of the Greek world, ancient Italy and Rome.
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Teaching Methods (2)
Knowledge and understanding can be achieved through the participation in the lessons, as well as in the visits and the activities planned within the course, accompanied by exercises in reading and interpreting artefacts and monuments. Lessons make constant use of PowerPoint presentations. Practical activities include autopsy analyses of monuments and artefacts, moving from a descriptive approach to the interpretation and contextualisation of the work.
The knowledge and methodology required can be achieved through participation in the lessons, as well as through the visits to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, the sites of Cumae and Paestum, planned at the end of the course, accompanied by exercises in the reading and interpretation of works and monuments. Frontal teaching is constantly supported by the use of power point presentations. Practical activities include autopsy analyses of monuments and artefacts, in which the teaching moves from a descriptive approach to the interpretation and contextualisation of the work.
Assessment Methods (2)
The achievement of the expected learning outcomes is assessed by means of an oral exam, in Italian or, upon request, in English, French or Modern Greek for Erasmus students.
Structure of the exam
The exam consists of an interview aimed at assessing the knowledge, skills and critical abilities related to the topics covered during the course.
Evaluation criteria
The final assessment, expressed in thirtieths (with the possibility of awarding honours), aims to ascertain the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and critical abilities set out in the objectives. The assessment criteria used will take into account the following aspects: completeness of information, consistency, lexical accuracy, ability to apply the knowledge acquired, critical methodology in analysing the topics, the contexts, the monuments and the archaeological objects covered during the course.
The exam takes place in an oral form, in Italian or, if required for Erasmus students, in English, French or Modern Greek. Evaluation criteria: The final evaluation, expressed in 30/30 points, aims at ascertaining the knowledge and skills, both methodological and specific, in the archaeology of Magna Graecia, with a constant reference to the historical and cultural context and the monumental, iconographic and stylistic forms of expression.
Texts (2)
- E. Greco, Archeologia della Magna Grecia, Bari 2005.
- G.F. La Torre, Sicilia e Magna Grecia, Bari 2011, pp. 157-268.
Primary Bibliography
1) E. Greco, Archeologia della Magna Grecia, Bari 2005.
2) G.F. La Torre, Sicilia e Magna Grecia, Bari 2011, pp. 157-268.
Secondary Bibliography
1) Dieter Mertens, Città e monumenti dei Greci d’Occidente, Roma 2006.
2) Maurizio Giangiulio, Magna Grecia. Una storia mediterranea, Roma 2021.
Students will be able to find PowerPoint presentations of the lessons and further reading material in the Teams group created specifically for the course by the professor.
For non-attending students, in addition to the exam texts indicated above, it will be necessary to agree on a specific study programme.
Contents (2)
Course title: Introduction to the Archaeology of Magna Graecia.
Topics:
1. The pre-colonial phase and the Italic world (800-750 BC).
2. Pithekoussai and Cumae (ca. 770-421 BC).
3. The Sicilian colonies until the tyrants.
4. The Achaean colonization and Taras.
5. Poseidonia-Paestum.
6. The emergence of the Italic peoples from the end of the 5th century BC.
The course provides students with the theoretical, methodological and critical preparation, as well as the basic knowledge of town planning, architecture, sculpture, ceramics and in general the material culture of Magna Graecia, in the period between the beginning of colonisation (8th century BC) and the 3rd century BC.
Course Language
Italian
More information (2)
Further bibliographical references may be provided by the professor during the course, upon request by students who wish to explore particular topics and aspects of the course in greater depth.
Students should be able to apply the knowledge and methodologies acquired in the field of Magna Graecia archaeology. They must also be able to argue in a well documented and critical manner.