Students will be introduced to the process of conducting research, including defining a research question, compiling a corpus, collecting and synthesising material and bibliographic data, and interpreting the data.
At the end of Block 3, and building on the foundations established before, the student is expected to develop a personal scientific stance, and to articulate and communicate knowledge independently. The transition must be made from analyzing and comparing authors’ viewpoints to formulating a personal position supported by scientific argumentation. This entails developing one’s own perspective, engaging in a creative process, and constructing new knowledge on the basis of what is already known. The student must also be able to apprehend material remains and artefacts through complex assemblages composed of multiple buildings, sites, or objects.
Training in the design and writing of a research project dealing with the description and interpretation of a complex assemblage—such as a set of artefacts, an archaeological site (or sites), or a regional context. Topics may concern Prehistory, the Metal Ages, or regional archaeology (artefacts or sites from Prehistory, Protohistory, the Gallo-Roman or Merovingian periods). Research questions may also focus on methodological approaches, including object technology and archaeometry.
Heuristics, methodology and personal work and study trip. Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquity [LARTB203]
Group or individual sessions are held throughout the year, depending on needs and the different stages of the work. Some focus on providing personalised guidance on the work (defining a research question, writing the introduction, etc.). Other sessions take the form of specific workshops introducing students to tools and methods (using Excel for inventories, creating a small georeferenced database in QGIS for mapping).
Written work, followed by an individual session for discussion and feedback upon completion.
| Training | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology: General | 3 | 12 | No |