The course introduces the student  to the study of Etruscan civilization through the acquisition of the principal knowledge concerning theories, methods, practices of the discipline.

The course introduces the student to the knowledge of the Etruscan civilization. After a short history of the discipline studies, the program will analyze a significant and diachronic selection of monuments and productions, time by time discussed  in the contexts that produced and used them. A focus will be dedicated  to the Etruscan wall-paintings. 

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The student will acquire a personal knowledge of the methodological background of the discipline, the ability to recognize and  contextualize materials and contexts correctly, an  appropriate knowledge of the scientific language of the discipline.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Seminars, lectures, workshops. Educational journeys may be planned with students.

Teaching

Lessons supported by topical PowerPoints created specifically  for the course.

Attendance

Students must attend lessons and integrative activities (seminars, lectures, workshops)

Course books

M. Cristofani, L’arte degli Etruschi. Produzioni e consumo, Torino: Einaudi 1978.

During the course , specific readings will be suggested  in relation to the following publications, that are available in the archaeological sector of our library (Albani Palace, Via del Balestriere 2).

Assessment

Through oral examination, the student must demonstrate acquisition of the methodological background of the discipline, the ability to recognize and contextualize materials and contexts correctly, as well as appropriate knowledge of the scientific language concerning the discipline.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Students unable to attend lessons are invited to contact the teacher at least three months before the exam date, in order to make arrangements.

Attendance

Students unable to attend lessons are invited to contact the teacher at least three months before the exam date, in order to make arrangements.

Course books

M. Cristofani, L’arte degli Etruschi. Produzioni e consumo, Torino: Einaudi 1978.

M. Torelli, Storia degli Etruschi (Economica Laterza 104), Roma-Bari 2009.

Assessment

Through oral examination, the student must demonstrate acquisition of the methodological background of the discipline, the ability to recognize and contextualize materials and contexts correctly, as well as appropriate knowledge of the scientific language concerning the discipline.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

For further details and information (course location, calendar of the lessons, exam dates), visit the website of the School of Humanities and Cultural Heritage  (section DIDATTICA, ORARIO DELLE LEZIONI and CALENDARIO ESAMI PROFITTO).

Possible changes in the lesson calendar will be immediately communicated on the School website.