Objectives and Contextualisation

This subject aims to address the basic principles of historical-archaeological research in the Middle Ages, with special attention to the Western European, peninsular and Catalan areas. It deals with the main historiographical debates for the medieval period approached from archeology and the instrumental methodologies and analytical techniques that have been applied to study the evolution of medieval society, especially from the field of archaeology.

skills
										
											
										
											    Contextualize and analyze historical processes.
										
											    Develop critical thinking and reasoning and know how to communicate them effectively, both in their own languages and in a third language.
										
											    Include the gender perspective when approaching the analysis of a medieval archaeological process or phenomenon.
										
											    That students have demonstrated understanding and knowledge in an area of study that starts from the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, while based on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the vanguard of that field of study.
										
											    That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialized and non-specialized public.
										
											    That the students know how to apply their own knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that are usually demonstrated through the preparation and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study
										
											    That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on salient social, scientific or ethical issues.
										
											    Respect the diversity and plurality of ideas, people and situations.
										
											    Respect gender diversity