The course in Human migrations, mobility and identities, in life and death is a fundamental (esame caratterizzante) of the Program in Mediterranean Archeology; it aims to introduce the core relevance theme of the relationship between the mobility of human groups and the forms of society within the Ancient Mediterranean, from Prehistory to the Middle Ages; this module goes from Prehistory to the Classical Age. Both cases of individual or small group and of massive mobility (migrations) will be analysed, and contrasted with the background of medium and long-distance trade, as well as of even or asymmetrical relationships between societies. The connection between these two aspects, mobility and society, will be highlighted, through consolidated research topics and innovative and interdisciplinary issues, mainly derived from the anthropological and biological sciences. The course will enable students to master the current debate and acquire full awareness of the necessary skills for a modern interdisciplinary investigation. It will also provide students with a basic orientation for the development of their following course road map.

The student will therefore be able to apply the acquired knowledge in a competent and reflective way, to formulate autonomous judgments and to communicate ideas, problems and considerations in a clear and correct way, as well as to develop new research lines.