UHVHMBP037 Basics of archeology

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. et PhDr. Markéta Tymonová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. et PhDr. Markéta Tymonová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. et PhDr. Markéta Tymonová, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the history of the Czech lands from prehistory to the early modern period.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will get acquainted with the method of prehistoric and medieval archeology, periodization, chronology and cultural systematics of settlement structures in the Czech lands and related areas. The main development tendencies of individual stages with the characteristics of the material and intangible sphere in terms of social, economic, spiritual and cultural trends will be affected.
Learning outcomes
Orientation in archaeological issues. Knowledge in the range of lectures and basic literature.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, method of archeology and history, periodization, chronology, literature. 2. Natural environment and its transformation in prehistory and the Middle Ages. 3. Stone Age (Paleolithic and Mesolithic), anthropogenesis of hunting-gathering populations. 4. Stone Age (Neolithic and Eneolithic), agricultural and pastoral population. 5. Bronze Age, metallurgy of non-ferrous metals. 6. Iron Age (Hallstatt and La Tène), Celts. 7. Roman times and migration of peoples, Germans. 8. Period of fortification and ethnogenesis of Slavs (settlement, hillforts, funeral rite). 9. Medieval colonization and villages of the High Middle Ages (homestead, house, plow). 10. Mansions (elites, castles, fortresses, courtyards). 11. Medieval city (urbanization, trade, craft, shift) 12. Spiritual culture (paganism, Christianity, church organizations, sacral architecture).
Literature
    required literature
  • Podborský, V.:. Dějiny pravěku a rané doby dějinné, Brno 1997 (a reedice).
  • Podborský, V. a kol. Pravěké dějiny Moravy, Brno 1993.
  • Unger J.: Člověk ve středověku. Svědectví archeologických pramenů. Hradec Králové 2012.
  • Měřínský,Z. České země od příchodu Slovanů po Velkou Moravu,,I-II.,Praha 2002, 2006.
    recommended literature
  • Neustupný, E. Metoda archeologie. Plzeň, 2007.
  • Jiráň, L. - Venclová, N. - Janák, V (eds.). Archeologie pravěkých Čech I - VII, Praha 2007-2008.
  • Klápště, J. Proměna českých zemí ve středověku. Praha, 2005.
  • Le Goff, J. - Schmitt, J.-C. Encyklopedie středověku. Praha 1999.
  • Vařeka, P. Archeologie středověkého domu I, Proměny vesnického obydlí v Evropě v průběhu staletí, 6. - 15. století. Plzeň.
Teaching methods
Lectures with a powerpoiint presentation. Discussions of the subject matter.
Assessment methods
Written or oral exam. Requirements for the exam: knowledge of the topic area and relevant literature.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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