Methodology for Archaeological Excavations-Interpretation

Pre-requisites: To have enrolled in the master program “Methodology for Archaeological Excavations”. The students are obliged to write a minimum of 3 monographies regarding the general theme of the master thesis.

Course objectives: The goal is to gain an insight into the writing of the master thesis and consultations regarding literature, theoretical and methodological standpoints.

Course description: During this 2 semester course which takes the form of mentored research with students, there will be discussions regarding methodology, context and problems while writing the thesis paper.

Learning Outcomes: Midterm examination, seminar, other projects and a written examination.

Literature/Reading:

• Ian Hodder, ed., Towards Reflexive Method in Archaeology: The Example at Çatalhöyük, European Journal of Archaeology 5 (2), 2002, 251-254
• H.Parzinger, Studien zur Chronologie und Kulturgeschichte der Jungstein-, Kupfer- und Frühbronzezeit zwischen Karpaten und Mittlerem Taurus. Zabern, Mainz 1993. ISBN 3-8053-1501-5
• Gimbutas, Marija. 1974. The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe 7000 - 3500 BCE, Mythos, Legends and Cult Images
• Tasić, N.N., Neolitska kvadratura kruga, Zavod za udžbenike, Beograd 2009. ISBN 978-86-17-16535-0 R12/7