Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Prehistoric Archeology ARK119 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Yasemin YILMAZ
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Yasemin YILMAZ (Güz)
Goals Prehistoric archeology is a general introduction. It is aimed to make prehistoric emergence as a science, research methods, basic concepts, terminological system and general transmission of prehistoric chronology and finds communities.
Course Content Introducing the prehistoric archeology to students with general outlines constitutes the course content. This is the basic structure of Prehistoric Anabilim Dalı lessons, which are taught for three years because of its introductory nature. The first finds of cultural objects emerged about 2.5 million years ago. The process up to the third part is presented in the context of geological, biological and cultural changes.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 History of archaeology and theoretical frame
2 The main concepts about the bio-culturel evolution of Human
3 The main concepts and knowledges related with the form of the prehistoric societies
4 The main knowledges about, auxiliary sciences like ethnoarchaeology, archaeobotanic, archaeozoology, environmental archaeology.
5
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The definition of prehistory, history of prehistoric archeology, basic concepts, research methods, interdisciplinary studies.
2. Week Prehistoric chronology and terminology
3. Week Geological Periods
4. Week Geological Periods
5. Week Geological Periods
6. Week Classification system and logic in biocultural processes
7. Week Biocultural processes I
8. Week Biocultural processes II
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Archaeological Periods and finds: Palaeolithic
11. Week Archaeological Periods and finds: Epi-palaeolithic
12. Week Archaeological Periods and finds: Neolithic
13. Week Archaeological Periods and finds: Chalcolithic
14. Week Archaeological Periods and finds: Early Bronze Age
15. Week General Review
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to have archaeological up-to-date information and application methods
2 Students will be able to apply theoratical and practicaal knowledge in the field of study
3 Students will be able to distinguish and analyze stylistic and chronological problems of archaeological data and material
4 Students will be able to document the archaeological data within the visual and verbal framework also with the help of digital documentation sources.
5 Students will be able to make independent decisions and studies during the analysis of the archaeological problems
6 Students will be able to have responsibility the resolving the problems in the archaeological projects
7 Students will be able to interpret the archaeological data and use various data history, geography, sociology, economics, anthropology, and architecture in order to solve or discuss a problem concerning archaeology
8 Students will be able to become concious of the requirement of being aware of the current developments and results of archaeology; follow Turkish and Foreign literature (via library and informatics) and attain these as a lifelong learning habit.
9 Students will be able to follow the foreign literature and to get across with colleagues
10 Students will be able to utilize contemporary techniques and equipments for archaeological applications.
11 Students will be able to make disciplinary or interdisciplinary teamwork
12 Students will be able to protect archaeological material and have it recognized by the public within the interrelation tourism and environment.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 4 4 4 4 4
PY12 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 50 Soruda İnsanın Tarihöncesi Evrimi, Metin Özbek, Bilim ve Gelecek Kitaplığı, İstanbul, 2007.
  • Uzak Geçmişimize Dair Okumalar,Güven Arsebük, Ege Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012
  • Arkeoloji, Colin Renfrew ve Paul Bahn, Homer Kitabevi, 2017
  • Modern İnsanın Kökeni, R. Lewin, TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara, 2000.
  • Introduction a la Prehistoire, Marc Goenen, Ellipses, 2009.
  • Arkeolojinin Temelleri, Clive Gamble, Aktüel Arkeoloji Yayınlar, 2014.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 25 50
Final 1 2 2
Practice 1 3.5 3.5
Practice End-Of-Term 14 3 42
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0