Course: Islamic Archaeology

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Course title Islamic Archaeology
Course code KHI/6IA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Peřinová Markéta
  • Nováček Karel, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course introduces to the archeology of medieval Islamic society in broad temporal and geographical contexts. The most important areas of current debate within this archaeological specialisation will be outlined, as well as its ties to historical inquiry. A principal attention will be paid to dominant muslim culture in all its material aspects, but archeological phenomenons of other parallel religious-cultural entities of the Near East (particularly the Christianity) will be also followed.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of medieval archaeology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Seminar Work

Recommended literature
  • Delius, P. ? Hattstein, M. (2006). Islám ? Umění a architektura. Bratislava.
  • Grube E. J. (1973). Islámské umění. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Archeology for Practice (2023) Category: History courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Archeology (2019) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter