- 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
Archaeology in popular culture 3101-DWPOPK-OG
The course is focused on the development of archaeological research and changes in the
perception of an archaeologist and archaeology in popular culture. It presents and discusses
history of archaeological discoveries, relations between archaeology and politics, a popular
image of an archaeologist in books and films, and impact of archaeological discoveries on
various arts, including film, tourism, fashion and design. The discourse is illustrated by
examples of various archaeological sites and research.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
The participants will learn about relations between archaeology and politics and about
impact of archaeological discoveries on the popular culture. They will learn about the main
modes of dissemination and popularisation of archaeological research now, and in the past.
They will learn more about the significance of the cultural heritage and become more
sensitive in recognising various references to antiquity in the popular culture. They will
develop the skill of formulating independent academic opinions.
Assessment criteria
Written exam online
Bibliography
Alex, J. 1965 Zmącony spokój Pani Labiryntu, Warszawa.
Alcock, S. 2002 Archaeologies of the Greek Past. Landscape, Monuments and Memories,
Cambridge.
Grant, M. 1986 Miasta Wezuwiusza, trad. H. Rowińska, Warszawa.
Holtorf, C. 2005 From Stonehenge to Las Vegas. Archaeology as a Popular Culture, Walnut
Creek.
Holtorf, C. 2007 Archaeology is a Brand! The Meaning of Archaeology in Popular Culture,
Walnut Creek.
Kristiansen, K. 1992 ‘The strength of the past and its great might’; an essay on the use of the
past, Journal of European Archaeology 1, 3-32.
Kristiansen, K. 2008 Should archaeology be in the service of ‘popular culture’? A theoretical
and political critique of Cornelius Holtorf’s vision of archaeology, Antiquity 82, 488-492.
Mattusch C. C. 2008, Rediscovery, in: C.C Mattusch (ed.), Pompeii and the Roman Villa: art
and culture around the Bay of Naples, Washington, 253-299.
Momigliano, N. & A. Farnaux 2017 Cretomania. Modern Desires for the Minoan Past, London
& New York.
Paver, M. 2015 Bogowie i wojownicy. Oko Sokoła, trad. M. Koczańska, Warszawa.
Ulanowska, A. 2008 Kultura minojska w polskim Internecie, Przegląd Biblioteczny 76.1, 111-
124.
Chosen articles from Wikipedii: pl.; en.; de.; fr.
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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