The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor's Program in Classical Archaeology focuses on the understanding of antiquity, especially Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, and the study of archaeological finds from these periods. The curriculum is based on in-depth historical and archaeological knowledge and the development of archaeological skills.
The main components of the curriculum are usually the following:
Ancient History and Civilizations: The history, social structure, politics and economics of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. These courses provide the basic knowledge to understand the cultural and historical context of Antiquity.
Archaeological Theory and Methodology: The basic theories, research methods and practices of archaeology are taught. These courses cover the methodologies that students will apply while conducting archaeological excavations and research.
Archaeological Excavation Techniques: Practical skills such as excavation planning, excavation methods, finds processing and record keeping are taught. These courses provide students with the manual skills necessary for archaeological fieldwork.
Ancient Art and Architecture: Ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture and their social and cultural contexts. These courses give students the opportunity to understand the artistic and aesthetic aspects of ancient works.
Cultural Heritage and Museology: Topics such as conservation, restoration and exhibition of cultural heritage are addressed. Students learn about museum practice and cultural heritage management.
Field Studies and Practical Applications: Students gain practical experience in real excavation sites and museums. This ensures that the theoretical knowledge is reinforced through practical applications.
Elective Courses: Students are offered the opportunity to choose courses in different subjects according to their interests. These courses can be taken from other disciplines related to archaeology (e.g. anthropology, geography).
Graduation Thesis or Project: At the end of their undergraduate studies, students conduct a detailed research on a topic of their choice and prepare a dissertation. This helps students develop their ability to conduct independent research and synthesize information.
The BA in Classical Archaeology has a comprehensive curriculum that includes both theoretical and practical elements and provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills in understanding and interpreting ancient civilizations and their legacy.