Lecturer(s)
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Pacák Štěpán, prof. PhDr. CSc., DSc.
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Course content
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The course provides a comprehensive overview of the possibilities of archaeological knowledge of prehistoric communities. Emphasis is placed on the theory of settlement areas, knowledge of the demographic structure of communities and the impact of artifacts on the human world.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Seminar
- Individual project (40)
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 60 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
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prerequisite |
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Knowledge |
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No particular prerequisites specified. |
learning outcomes |
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Students will understand significance of the artifacts for development of human society. They will orient in the theory of the settlement areas and will understand the relation between community and intercommunity level. |
teaching methods |
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Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
Seminar |
assessment methods |
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Oral exam |
Recommended literature
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Bowie, Fiona. The anthropology of religion : an introduction. Oxford : Blackwell, 2000. ISBN 0-631-20848-8.
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Carman, John; Harding, Anthony F. Ancient warfare : archaeological perspectives ; edited by John Carman, Anthony Harding. 1st pub. Gloucestershire : Sutton Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-7509-1795-4.
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Insoll, Timothy. Archaeology, ritual, religion. London : Routledge, 2004. ISBN 978-0415253130.
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Neustupný, Evžen. Teorie archeologie. Plzeň : Aleš Čeněk, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7380-244-8.
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