Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Pre-Asian Archeology ARK115 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hande BULUT
Instructors
Assistants
Goals To understand the terminology of the Boreal Archeology and learn the main cultures.
Course Content Introduction of Anatolian cultures in chronological order starting from Neolithic Age. Creation of a foundation for archeology
Learning Outcomes - To have information about definition and history of archaeology
- To use of archaeological terms and concepts
- Ability to use archaeological tools and equipments
- Registration and classification of archaeological artefacts
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to Near Eastern Archaeology
2. Week Definition and history of archaeology
3. Week Specific Terms and concepts of Near Eastern Archaeology
4. Week Definiton of archaeological equipments and tools
5. Week Archaeological survey methods Visual presentation, narration reading
6. Week Field study
7. Week Methods of Archaeological Survey
8. Week Archaeological Excavation Techniques
9. Week Midterm Exam
10. Week Classification of archaeological artefacts in the laboratory
11. Week Pottery making technology
12. Week Restoration and Concervation aducation
13. Week Archaeological dating methods
14. Week Field study
Recommended Sources
V. Sevin, Arkeolojik Kazı Sistemi El Kitabı, İstanbul, 1999.
C. Renfrew,- P. Bahn, Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice, Londra, 1991.
A.T. Ökse, Önasya Arkeolojisi Seramik Terimleri, İstanbul, 1993.
M. Carter, Archaeology, Dorset, 1980.
K.M. Kenyon, Beginning in Archaeology, Londra, 1961.
R. Atkinson, Field Archaeology, 1953.
C.K., Maisels, Uygarlığın Doğuşu, Ankara, 1999.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
PY1 4 4 5 4 3 -
PY2 5 4 4 2 2 -
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY5 4 3 3 3 3 -
PY7 4 0 0 0 0 40,40
PY8 4 4 5 3 4 -
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY11 4 3 3 3 3 40
PY12 4 4 5 3 4 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 14 14
Final 1 2 2
Practice 2 9 18
Practice End-Of-Term 1 12.5 12.5
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0