The student will have knowledge and understanding of the evolutionary processes and historical and material evidence left by man from the most remote prehistory to the first appearance of written evidence, as well as being aware of archaeological documentary sources and historical method. This objective will be achieved through the use of updated textbooks, "interactive" lessons in which the student is directly involved and through the discussion of some of the topics related to the most recent acquisitions in the prehistoric field.

Expected learning outcomes
1 - The student will have knowledge and understanding of the evolutionary processes and archaeological evidence left by man from the most remote prehistory to the first millennium BC. in Europe and the Near East. This objective will be achieved through the use of scientific texts and the reading of classics in the sector, also through the illustration of case studies and the presentation of the most recent discoveries in the field of prehistoric archeology.
2 –The student will have the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding in order to demonstrate a professional approach on long-lasting phenomena, and will have adequate skills both to interpret events and to understand their developments throughout the course of prehistory. The student will be able to acquire knowledge and comprehension skills applied through direct experience on archaeological material and critical analysis of archaeological sources.
3 - This kind of study will allow students to acquire the ability to collect and interpret data from archaeological sources through a specific methodology that will allow the student to acquire independent judgment with respect to historical-social, political and economic events.
4 - He will be able to communicate with properties and with appropriate terminology, but also in popular form, both orally and in written text, on themes of prehistoric archeology, moreover through the methodological tools acquired he will be perfectly able to undertake subsequent studies in a conscious way.
5 - In addition to the traditional teaching, the student's continuous solicitation to intervene in the discussions during the lectures and in the illustration of the case studies, represents the most suitable way to achieve comprehension skills.