Universidad de Jaén

The course will present the theoretical guidelines and methodological structure of the archaeological discipline. It will review the historical development of archaeology from its origins to current trends, with a special focus on the latter and their variability. Basic concepts used in Social Sciences and History will be addressed, from classical theories to current debates. Various concepts will be discussed to analyze economic and social organization, relationships of reciprocity or social exploitation, political institutions, forms of power and the state, social classifications, uses of violence, and the ideological dimensions of social life. Students will be introduced to both the processing and the formal, technical, and functional study of material culture, and the possibilities and limitations of using this to study social change throughout human history will be discussed. The analysis will also cover how different views of "culture" have influenced archaeological interpretation and the boundaries attributed to it.

The course is structured around several theoretical topics, collective and individual assignments, and practical exercises related to the competencies to be acquired through the subject.

BLOCK 1. INTRODUCTION

Topic 1: Archaeology: An Introduction. What is archaeological theory and why is it necessary?
Topic 2: Archaeology of Archaeology. Methods and Sources for the Study of the History of Archaeology.

BLOCK 2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY

Topic 3: Pre-scientific Archaeology: Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Antiquarians and Collectors. Their contributions to the development of the discipline.
Topic 4: Evolutionism and Social Darwinism, from the origin of species to the justification of racial inequalities.
Topic 5: European Colonialism and the Rise of Imperialist Archaeology.
Topic 6: Archaeology Takes Shape. Cultural Historicism, Diffusionism, and Functionalism.
Topic 7: Marxist Materialism in Social and Economic History. Marxist Archaeology.
Topic 8: Archaeology as a Science. The Rise of New Archaeology, or Processual Archaeology.
Topic 9: Archaeology as Ideology and Symbolism. Post-processual Archaeology.
Topic 10: Archaeology and Identities. Archaeology and Nationalism, the case of Iberian Archaeology.

BLOCK 3. CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY

Topic 11: The Death of Archaeological Theory? From Paradigms to Theoretical Currents. Archaeology in the New Millennium.
Topic 12: The Future of Archaeological Theory.

• Tutorials can be personalized or in groups. During these sessions, the professor can supervise the development of non-classroom work, reorient students in areas where need or convenience is detected, advise on bibliography, and provide a more individualized follow-up, if necessary, of the student's personal work.

• Classroom Lectures by the Professor: These can be of three types:

  1. Lectures: Fundamental theoretical concepts will be presented in the classroom, and the proposed content will be developed. The aim is to convey this content in a way that motivates students to reflect, helps them discover relationships between various concepts, and fosters a critical mindset.
  2. Problem-Solving Classes: The professor will solve problems or practical cases to illustrate the application of theoretical content and describe the practical work methodology of the subject.
  3. Seminars: Specific aspects related to the subject will be expanded and deepened. These will aim to be participatory, motivating students to reflect and debate.

• Practicals Conducted Under the Supervision of the Professor: These can be individual or group-based:

  1. In Classroom/Laboratory/Computer Room: Direct contact with the archaeological record through either direct knowledge or through audiovisual media or computer programs. The goal is for students to acquire the necessary skills and competencies for the application of theoretical knowledge or technical standards related to the subject.
  2. In the Field: Group visits to archaeological sites and complexes, museums, research centers, as well as hands-on archaeological practice through surveying and excavation, aiming to develop the ability to contextualize acquired knowledge and its implementation in the archaeological record.

• Non-Classroom Work: This can be done individually or in groups. Students will present the results of some of these works publicly, developing skills and abilities specific to the subject, as well as transversal competencies related to public presentation of results and subsequent debate, as well as sharing conclusions in non-classroom group work. Presentations can be:

  1. Practical issues done at home or
  2. Directed projects.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

a) Continuous assessment of the students' independent work to verify the acquisition of competencies, skills, and abilities related to the course objectives, based on critical participation in classes and seminars, as well as the demonstrated ability to take advantage of the suggested practicals.

b) Attendance will be evaluated for both classes and scheduled visits, including visits to archaeological sites and various institutions related to the History of Archaeology.

c) Direct evaluation of the learning process results through a written test to verify the acquisition of the theoretical course content. Students must pass the theoretical exam to have their group and individual work evaluated, as well as all evaluations derived from the professor's observations.

d) Direct evaluation of the learning process results through the submission of practicals, in the form of individual and group work. Attendance at practicals and submission of the associated evaluable material is mandatory to pass the course.

e) For the extraordinary call, the evaluation system will be based on an exam covering the theoretical content of the course. Additionally, all practicals completed during the course must be submitted. If field practicals were not completed in a timely manner, the professor will design an alternative practical. Submission of the practicals is mandatory to pass the course. Likewise, students must pass the theoretical exam to have their group and individual work evaluated, as well as all evaluations derived from the professor's observations.

1- TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Multimodal or mixed teaching will be carried out as long as the equipment is available to allow synchronous teaching in those cases in which the attendance of the entire group in the classroom is not possible.

In this multimodal scenario, when appropriate, the teaching staff involved in the teaching reserves the right not to give consent for the capture, publication, retransmission or reproduction of their speech, image, voice and lecture explanations, in the exercise of their teaching functions, within the scope of the University of Jaén

Groups with number of students above the limited capacity in the classroom

Groups with a number of students below the limited capacity in the classroom.

1- TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

In this remote scenario, when appropriate, the teaching staff involved in the teaching reserves the right not to give consent for the capture, publication, retransmission or reproduction of their speech, image, voice and lecture explanations, in the exercise of their teaching functions, within the scope of the University of Jaén

2- EVALUATION SYSTEM

a) Continuous evaluation of the autonomous work of the students to verify the acquisition of competences, abilities and skills related to the objectives of the subject, based on critical participation in classes and seminars, as well as with the demonstrated capacity in the use of the suggested practices

b) Class attendance will be evaluated (a + b = 20%)

c) Direct evaluation of the results of the learning process through a written test, through which the acquisition of the contents can be verified, in relation to the theoretical agenda. Students must pass the theoretical exam to be able to include the assessment of group and individual work, as well as all the assessments derived from the observation of the teaching staff (50%)

d) Direct evaluation of the results of the learning process through the delivery of practices, in the form of individual and group work. In the case of laboratory practices, a report of the analyzes carried out will be delivered (30%)

Class assistance is obligatory. The subject will not be passed if 90% of the theoretical and practical classes taught have not been attended

Attendance at practices will be mandatory. If any of the practical work is not presented or one of the organized visits or practical sessions is not attended, the subject cannot be passed.

For the extraordinary call, the evaluation system will be based on taking an exam on the theoretical content of the subject. In this call, all the practices must also be delivered. In the case of laboratory practices that have not been carried out in due time and form, the teaching staff will design an alternative practice. Students must pass the theoretical exam to be able to include the assessment of group and individual work, as well as all the assessments derived from the observation of the teaching staff.

3. RESOURCES

For online teaching and evaluation, conventional and available digital platforms will be used. It will be necessary to access the internet and have the necessary equipment to monitor the teaching.

In case of partial or total virtualization of teaching, complementary resources will be provided.

Audiovisuals. The viewing of audiovisuals of various kinds, documentaries, virtual tours, explanations on specific topics, etc. will be recommended. They will be performed synchronously and asynchronously.

Class presentations will be provided through virtual teaching. Ordinarily, the presentations of the theoretical classes will be uploaded to the teaching platform, as well as optional reading texts to complete the training.

Selection of free online consultation resources. Links to scientific articles, regulatory documents, informative documents, etc. will be available in virtual teaching. considered to be of interest to the subject.

Clause:

In the multimodal and/or non-face-to-face scenario, when appropriate, the teaching staff involved in the teaching reserves the right not to give consent for the capture, publication, retransmission or reproduction of their speech, image, voice and explanations. of chair, in the exercise of their teaching functions, in the field of the University of Jaén

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Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es