Course: Prehistory

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Course title Prehistory
Course code KHI/4DPA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kalábková Pavlína, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hlava Miloš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vostrovská Ivana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1st Introduction to study history of Prehistory and Archaeology as scientific discipline. 2nd An overview of archaeological paradigms. 3rd Anthropogenesis. 4th Palaeolithic. 5th Mesolithic. 6th Neolithic. 7th Eneolithic. 8th The Bronze Age. 9th Hallstat Period. 10th Le Téne Period. 11th Roman Period. 12th Migration Period. 13th Early Medieval Archaeology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Lectures are focused on introduction to Archaeology and basic overview of prehistorical, protohistorical and early medieval period development in Europe. Reconstruction of development is based on interpretation of archaeological sources.
A detailed knowledge and actual overview of prehistorical history, which is based on actual state of research.
Prerequisites
Basic overview of history of Prehistory on secondary school level.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark

(1) Excursion: 26 hours = 1 credit; (2) Individual study of literature (reading of study literature): 25 hours = 1 credit, (3) Preparation to attestation: 50 hours = 2 credits.
Recommended literature
  • Jiráň, L. ? Venclová, N. (eds.). (2007). Archeologie pravěkých Čech 1?8.. Praha.
  • Měřínský, Z. (2006). České země od příchodu Slovanů po Velkou Moravu II.. Praha.
  • Měřínský, Z. (2002). České země od příchodu Slovanů po Velkou Moravu I.. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Archeology (2019) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter