Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 17071/2009 - 23/07/2009
3 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 7,0 TP + 12,0 TC + 8,0 S , Cód. 64981.
Lecturer
- Alexandra Águeda de Figueiredo (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The course includes three main units of introduction to problematics and potential areas of research:
A- Quaternary and human colonisation of Europe
B- Hunters-Gatherers Societies
C- The first farmers
Program
1. Quaternary and human colonisation in Europe
2. Controversies on evolutionary lineage
3. The human origins in Europe
4. Hunters-Gatherers Societies
5. The first producers
6. Models
Evaluation Methodology
Interdisciplinary work articulated with the Quaternary Geology module.
Optional examination.
Bibliography
- Early hominid dispersals: A technological hypothesis for "out of Africa.(2010, 0 de ---). Quaternary International, pp. 36-44.
- Lindustrie lithique du site Pléistocène inférieur de Pirro Nord (Apricena, Italie du sud) : une occupation humaine entre 1,3 et 1,7Ma.(2009, 0 de ---). LAnthropologie - doi: 10.1016/j.anthro.2009.01.004, pp. 47-58.
- The first hominin of Europe.(2008, 0 de ---). Nature, pp. 465-469.
- Transitions to Farming in Europe: Ex Oriente Lux?.(2006, 0 de ---). The agricultural revolution in prehistory: why did foragers become farmers?, pp. 325-381.
Teaching Method
Lectures supported by discussion and comparative text analysis.
Software used in class
NA
