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 Practice Presentation (Preparation) Interview Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
2. Week Introducing Chipped Stone Tool Forms: Flake Preparation, After Class Study Presentation (Preparation) Interview Practice Class Hours
3. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Production and technology Presentation (Preparation) Interview Practice Class Hours
4. Week Introducing Chipped Stone Tool Forms: Blade Interview Preparation, After Class Study Practice Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
5. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Production and technology Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice Class Hours Other Activities
6. Week Introducing Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Biface Tool Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice
7. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Production and technology Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Introducing Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Scraper Forms Practice Presentation (Preparation) Research Class Hours Interview
10. Week Introducing Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Burin, drill, vb. Research Presentation (Preparation) Other Activities Practice Class Hours
11. Week Introduction of Knapped Stone Tool Forms: Arrowheads, spearheads, typology-technology Research Presentation (Preparation) Interview Practice Class Hours
12. Week Definition of retouchment and its types Practice Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
13. Week The first known stone tools, their manufacture and use (Worldwide) Research Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice Class Hours
14. Week Theoretical approaches and hypotheses in cknapped stone tool production Class Hours Research Presentation (Preparation) Interview
*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