Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Paleolithic Cultures ARK118 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Hande BULUT
Instructor(s)
Goals Introducing Paleolithic Age cultures
Course Content Introducing and explaining the cultures and industries related to the Lower, Middle, Upper and Epi-paleolithic periods that developed in the Paleolithic Age.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Paleolithic Archeology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Glaciations in the Geological Evolution of the Earth Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Establishing Paleolithic Chronology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Concept of Culture and Definition of Industry Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Mode I Cultur and Kafuan Industry Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Mode I Industries/ Lomekwian Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Exam Other Activities
9. Week Lower Paleolithic Pebble Industry Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Abbevillien Acheullean Micoquien Industries Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Clactonian Tayacien Industries and Levallois Technic Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Aurignacian Solutreen Magdalenian Industries and Upper Paleolithic Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Epi-paleolithic Industries and Settlements Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week General Evaluation of Paleolithic Cultures and Industries and Expansion of Paleolithic Culture Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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
4 Students will be able to document the archaeological data within the visual and verbal framework also with the help of digital documentation sources.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements
PY1
PY4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bordaz, J., (1970), Tools of the Old and New Stone Age, Garden City
  • Bordes, F., (1968), The Old Stone Age, London.
  • Braidwood, R.J., (2008), (çev. Bilgi Altınok), Tarihöncesi İnsanları, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul.
  • Leakey, L.S.B., (1988), (çev. Güven Arsebük), İnsanın Ataları, TTK Yayınları, Ankara.
  • Lewin, R., (1999), (çev. Nazım Özüaydın), Modern İnsanın Kökeni, TÜBİTAK Yayınları, Ankara.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 14 14
Homework 2 1 14 14
Quiz 1 1 14 14
Quiz 2 1 14 14
Final 1 2 2
Practice 1 8 8
Practice End-Of-Term 1 6 6
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0