GREEK ARCHAEOLOGY

The course is part of the master's degree in "Ancient Civilizations" and "History of Arts and Conservation of Heritage".
In the Master's Degree in "Science of Antiquity", the 12 credits module of "Classical Archeology" can be set up together with "Roman Archeology”.
It aims to ensure:
- advanced content, methodological and epistemological skills in the field of Greek archeology;
- in-depth knowledge of Greek antiquity in its material expressions, obtained through the direct knowledge of the monuments and of all the documentary evidences that contribute to the reconstruction of the Greek world;
- advanced methodological skills in describing, reading and interpreting monuments;
- interest in the history of studies with particular reference to historiographical aspects;
- knowledge of the main tools for researching and updating the discipline;
- ability to develop an original scientific presentation

At the end of the course the student knows:
- understand and interpret the main material testimonies of the Greek world;
- proposing an analytical commentary on the material testimonies of the Greek world, framing them in a historical, chronological and historiographical way, proposing suitable comparisons and documentaries, explaining their relevance as historical testimony with particular attention to political and social aspects;
- use the tools necessary to update the research; access the main bibliographic databases;
- communicate in oral form using the specific terminology of the discipline;
- propose an original scientific presentation.

It is recommended but not required that the student should have sustained the examination of Archaeology and history of Greek and Roman art (undergraduate program).

The Greek sanctuaries

As a meeting place between divinity and man, the sanctuary serves as both the abode and seat of the god. While divine epiphany can occur wherever the god chooses, regulated and ritualized worship is tied to a specific sacred space. This course examines the origins and development of Greek sanctuaries from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic era, covering their general characteristics, religious practices, and main architectural types (temples, altars, thesauroi, stoai, and so on). The course will explore the sanctuaries of Olympia, Delphi, Delos, Samothrace, and some lesser-known sanctuaries.

Class notes. General overview: R. Sassu, Lo spazio del culto. Elementi e strutture del santuario greco, Catania 2022. Further bibliographical information will be provided during the lessons.
Non-attending students must contact the teacher for further information on the programme

The course will be held in the form of a seminar, with topics assigned to each participant in order to develop a written text. The exam is based on lecture notes, on the topics developed during the course and on some further recommended readings.

written and oral

Regarding the grading criteria (the method by which grades will be assigned), regardless of whether students attend lectures or not:
A. Scores in the range of 18-22 will be awarded under the following conditions:
Sufficient knowledge and understanding applied in reference to the curriculum.
Limited ability to gather and/or interpret data while formulating independent judgments.
Sufficient communicative skills, particularly concerning the use of specific language related to the economic functioning of public services.
B. Scores in the range of 23-26 will be awarded under the following conditions:
Fair knowledge and understanding applied in reference to the curriculum.
Fair ability to gather and/or interpret data while formulating independent judgments.
Fair communicative skills, particularly regarding the use of specific language related to the economic functioning of public services.
C. Scores in the range of 27-30 will be awarded under the following conditions:
Good or excellent knowledge and understanding applied in reference to the curriculum.
Good or excellent ability to gather and/or interpret data while formulating independent judgments.
Fully appropriate communicative skills, particularly in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to the economic functioning of public services.
D. Honors will be awarded in the presence of excellent knowledge and understanding applied in reference to the curriculum, along with exceptional judgment ability and communicative skills.

The course provides traditional lectures

The course have the form of a seminar, and a topic will be assigned to each student.