CODE 65083 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 3 CONSERVAZIONE DEI BENI CULTURALI 8453 (L-1) - GENOVA 9 cfu anno 3 STORIA 8459 (L-42) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-ANT/08 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course aims to equip students with a basic preparation in medieval archaeology and methods of working in the field. Students are guided through all the operational phases beginning with the historical issues tied to the study of a certain area, initial analysis, excavation site, and post excavation. Numerous research themes of the discipline are presented along with a picture of medieval civilisation with material evidence AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The Medieval Archeology course aims to promote understanding of the main fields of archaeological research dedicated to the study of late ancient and medieval society, with particular reference to: the crisis and transformation of cities and the countryside between the 5th and 13th centuries; to the material reflections of the Christianization of urban and rural space; to the formation of the medieval landscape; the birth of medieval villages and castles; to the archeology of the production and circulation of artefacts. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Teaching teaching is aimed at both students without direct excavation experience and those who have already dealt with practical work in the field. After a general overview of modern archaeological techniques, both in the initial and preventive phase of the research, in the construction site activity and in the post-excavation laboratory, the course intends to address the main themes of medieval archeology as outlined in the latter decades: from urban archeology to fortification, from the archeology of churches and monasteries to the archeology of mentality, from the archeology of power structures to the archeology of infrastructures, to the archeology of production, with particular regard to the types of ceramics . The problems of settlements and traffic will be illustrated, a picture of the most significant monumental testimonies, the characteristics of the house and its furnishings. PREREQUISITES There are no specific requirements for this teaching TEACHING METHODS Lectures with extensive use of audiovisual material. Possible visits to archaeological complexes. Practical excavation work. Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with the Department’s disability liaison SYLLABUS/CONTENT General knowledge of Medieval archaeology. Stratigraphical excavation. Prospecting and archaeometric analysis. Settlements and road systems. Monumental evidence, structural characteristics and building techniques. Places of worship and burial. Archaeology of production and artefacts RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY A. AUGENTI, Archeologia dell'Italia medievale, Laterza, 2016. G. BROGIOLO, A. CHAVARRIA ARNAU, Archeologia postlassica,Temi, strumenti, prospettive, Carocci 2020 A. CHAVARRIA ARNAU, Archeologia delle chiese. Dalle origini all'anno Mille, Carocci 2018 S. GELICHI (a cura di), Quarant'anni di Archeologia Medievale in Italia, Archeologia Medievale, numero speciale, 2014 F. BENENTE, Il Castello di Rivarola. Campagne di scavo 1996/97 e Indagini archeologiche 2018, Oltre Edizioni, 2019 F. BENENTE, San Nicolao di Pietra Colice. Indagine archeologica su un caso di omicidio, Oltre Edizioni 2021 TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD FABRIZIO BENENTE Ricevimento: The teacher can be contacted by email: fabrizio.benente@unige.it Exam Board FABRIZIO BENENTE (President) FABIO NEGRINO GIAN BATTISTA GARBARINO (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START 20 February 2024 Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam. The candidate will be asked to critically present themes and issues addressed during the lessons, or knowledge and understanding of the texts listed in the appropriate section of the Bibliography item (if not attending students). Non-attending students and Erasmus students can also agree on an individual and differentiated program with the teacher. ASSESSMENT METHODS An oral test that aims to evaluate the candidate's understanding of the course contents but also the acquisition of a methodology to "understand" the results of archaeological research. Students who demonstrate basic knowledge of Late Antique and Medieval Archeology will pass the exam. To achieve an excellence assessment, students must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the content, mastery of specific relevant terminology and critical awareness, as well as the ability to propose relevant arguments and links. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 18/12/2024 09:00 GENOVA Orale 22/01/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 12/02/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 07/05/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 04/06/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 25/06/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 16/07/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 11/09/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale