Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Techno-Typology in Chipped Tools ARK239 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 Giving information about knapped stone technology and knapped stone typology.
Course Content Technological and typological definitions, production techniques and usage areas of knapped stone material produced and used throughout all phases of the Paleolithic Age.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introducing the tool concept and cknapping technique Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
2. Week Introducing Chipped Stone Tool Forms: Flake Practice, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Production and technology Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Introducing Chipped Stone Tool Forms: Blade Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Production and technology Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Introducing Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Biface Tool Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Production and technology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Interview
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Introducing Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Scraper Forms Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research
10. Week Introducing Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Burin, drill, vb. Practice, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Arrowheads, spearheads, typology-technology Practice, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Definition of retouchment and its types Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week The first known stone tools, their manufacture and use (Worldwide) Practice, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Theoretical approaches and hypotheses in cknapped stone tool production Research, 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
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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements
PY1
PY2
PY3
PY4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bordes,F., Typologie du Paléolithique Ancien et Moyen, Presse du CNRS, Paris, 1998
  • Yalçınkaya, I., Alt ve Orta Paleolitik Yontmataş Endüstrileri Biçimsel Tipolojisi ve Karain Mağarası, Türk Tarih Kurumu Basımevi, Ankara, 1989
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