Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Prehistoric Archeology of Anatolia I ARK 237 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Hande BULUT
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Hande BULUT (Güz)
Goals It is aimed to systematically transmit the formation and changes of cultures to the students in the framework of finds communities determined in the Anatolian Geography during the period from the Paleolithic Age to the beginning of the Neolithic Period.
Course Content Lessons are presented in chronological order including Lower Palaeolithic, Middle Palaeolithic, Upper Palaeolithic, Epipalaeolithic and Neolithic Transition. In the course; The general characteristics and finds communities of each period are introduced firstly. In addition, problems of the periods, evaluation methods and theoretical approaches are also discussed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To evaluate the Pleistocene climate and culture interaction in Anatolia.
2 Chronological Anatolian Prehistory; To understand, compare and evaluate Lower Palaeolithic, Middle Palaeolithic, Upper Palaeolithic, Epipalaeolithic and Neolithic periods holistically.
3 To know the materials used in Prehistoric Periods and to have knowledge about their archeological contexts.
4 To acquire the ability to make a general assessment of old societies by abstracting from concrete facts.
5 To have knowledge about the theoretical framework in prehistoric archeology.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Anatolian Prehistory and history of research. Paleolithic Period in Anatolia: Researches, problems, interpretations.
2. Week Paleolithic Periods and finds communities I
3. Week Paleolithic Periods and finds communities II
4. Week Paleolithic Periods and finds communities III
5. Week Paleolithic Periods and finds communities IV
6. Week Paleolithic Periods and finds communities V
7. Week Technical Trip: Akçakoca Fakıllı Cave, Karadeniz Ereğlisi Cave and Archeology Museum
8. Week Exam Class Hours
9. Week Comparative chronology and evaluation of Paleolithic Period excavation sites Other Activities Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Epipalaeolythic Period: General characteristics of the period and history of research in Anatolian archeology
11. Week Epipalaeolithic Periods and finds communities I
12. Week Epipalaeolithic Periods and finds communities II
13. Week Epipalaeolithic Periods and finds communities III
14. Week Neolithic Period: General characteristics of the period and history of research in Anatolian archeology
*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
3 Students will be able to distinguish and analyze stylistic and chronological problems of archaeological data and material
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 2 2 4
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • TAY, Türkiye Arkeolojik Yerleşmeleri-1: Paleolitik/Epipaleolitik, Harmankaya, S.&O.Tanındı, Ege Yayınları, İstanbul, 1996.
  • Culture and Biology at a Crossroads. The Middle Pleistocene Record of Yarımburgaz Cave (Thrace, Turkey), Howell, F. C., G. Arsebük, S. L. Kuhn, M. Özbaşaran, M. C.Stiner (yay.) Ege Yayınları, İstanbul, 2010.
  • “Paleolithic Archaeology in Turkey”, Kuhn, S. L., Evolutionary Anthropology 11, s. 198-210, 2002.
  • Türkiye’de Son Avcı-Toplayıcılar Konar Göçerlikten Yerleşik Yaşama Geçiş Epipaleolitik Dönem, Metin Kartal, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009.
  • ArkeoAtlas: Anadolu'nun Arkeoloji Atlası I, Necmi Karul (yay.), Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2010.
  • Reflections of Ancient Anatolian Society in Archaeology, Yakar, J. Homer, İstanbul, 2011.
  • tayproject.org
  • www.ücagizli.com
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
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
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0