The article explores the specificities of teaching Mediterranean archaeology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, within the context of the Oriental and Ancient Archaeology specialization. Using a comprehensive analysis of 258 diploma theses defended between 2004 and 2024, it identifies dominant research trends, thematic interests, and their alignment with the faculty’s academic programs and research priorities. The findings reveal a gradual broadening of the discipline’s scope to include prehistoric and ancient studies of the Mediterranean and neighboring regions. This trend mirrors shifts in student interests and academic discourse on integrating traditional and modern archaeological methodologies. The study provides a reflective evaluation of the specialization’s contribution to Polish academic traditions and its potential future directions.
In the article, we discuss the role of archaeological education on the example of the activities of the Archaeological Club at the Mikołaj Kopernik Primary School in Biadki, in the Wielkopolska Voivodeship. The establishment of the Club was the aftermath of a community archaeology project carried out in the village in 2021. We present the aims, methods and results of the activities of this club, which aims to promote knowledge about the past and develop interest in archaeology among students and dispel myths about it. This example shows how archaeological education can be an effective tool to enrich the teaching process and arouse interest in this field of study.
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