Unit name | Ceramics in context |
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Unit code | ARCH30044 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Hodos Lucas |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Pottery is perhaps the most ubiquitous material culture remain on any archaeological site of any ceramic period. Most strata are dated by their ceramic finds, and our interpretations of the functions of various areas are often based on the kinds of pottery found in any given context. This unit provides an opportunity for students to develop knowledge of pottery production methods in the past, as well as skills of identification and analysis of pottery as required in an on-site context. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the social significance of pottery in a variety of past civilisations.
Aims
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
10 hours lectures
20 hours practicals
2 hours student presentations
One class test (25%)
One seminar presentation (25%)
One notebook (50%)
Heimann, R.B. and Maggetti, M. 2014. Ancient and Historical Ceramics: materials, technology, art, and culinary traditions (Stuttgart: Schweizerbart Science Publishers)