- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
The Archaeology of Israel/Palestine (from Chalcolithic to Iron Ages) - ZIP 3104-WH19-RKLETT1-OG
Introduction to Archaeology of Israel/Palestine
This course is a general introduction to the archaeology of Israel/Palestine, presenting the major material cultures of the 4th-1st Millennia BC according to archaeological periods (Chalcolithic, Bronze, and Iron Ages). Understanding the archaeological basis is important also for other (historical and theological) disciplines. More focus will be placed on the second and first Millennia BC (Middle Bronze to Iron Ages). We will review major sites, excavations, finds, settlement patterns, daily life, economies, and temples and cult. We will also discuss theories on urbanization, pastoralism, creation of ‘states’, etc.
The course is intended for BA, but open to all other students. Prior knowledge in archaeology is not required, but good English is (we will read and discuss articles in class). Total 15 meetings (30 Hours). Time: February 19, 2020 to June 10, 2020 (no classes April 15 and 22). Requirements from students: active participation in classes, reading given articles (3-4 articles, not long), and a written exam.
Topics for classes include:
• Introduction: basics of archaeology; the geographic frame; the archaeological and historical periods.
• The Enigmatic Chalcolithic Period (4th Millennium BC)
• Early Bronze Age 1- villages on road to Urbanization.
• Early Bronze Age 2-3: The rise and fall of the Cities
• MB1/EB4/Intermediate Bronze Age- an interregnum.
• Middle Bronze Age II: Second Urbanization and the ‘Hyksos’
• The Late Bronze Age: Entry of History and the ‘International Age’
• Iron Age I in the Hills: New Settlers – whence, when, how, and who?
• Iron Age I Philistia
• Iron Age II: The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah
• Iron Age II: under Assyrian Rule.
Type of course
supplementary
Prerequisites (description)
Assessment criteria
Requirements from students: active participation in classes, reading given articles (3-4 articles, not long), and a written exam.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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