Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Prehistoric Archeology of the Near East and the Caucasus II ARK334 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Yasemin YILMAZ
Instructor(s)
Goals Throughout the Prehistoric Ages it is aimed to understand the cultural interaction with the geographies where Anatolian is related. In this way, it is aimed to gain students' holistic evaluation ability of Anatolian Prehistory.
Course Content Prehistoric cultures in the geographical regions surrounding Anadoluy are presented in chronological order. Firstly, the regions are being introduced and continued. The cultural development in the archaeological finds in the Near East is presented in comparison with the Anatolian Prehistoric Period.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Having knowledge about the geographical features of the regions surrounding Anatolia
2 To gain ability to evaluate the effects of geography on the formation and circulation systems of cultures.
3 To acquire the ability to comparatively interpret prehistoric chronologies of different regions.
4 Being knowledgeable about the prehistoric cultures of the Near East.
5 To have knowledge about Prehistoric Period Findings communities in the Near East.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Geographical features and archaeological chronology of the regions surrounding Anatolia Presentation (Preparation) Interview
2. Week Environmental characteristics of the Near East Presentation (Preparation) Interview
3. Week Palaeolithic cultures and finds in the Near East I Presentation (Preparation) Interview
4. Week Palaeolithic cultures and finds in the Near East II Presentation (Preparation) Interview
5. Week Palaeolithic cultures and finds in the Near East III Interview Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Palaeolithic cultures and finds in the Near East IV Interview Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Natufian Period settlements and finds in the Near East I Presentation (Preparation) Interview
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Natufian Period settlements and finds in the Near East II Presentation (Preparation) Interview
10. Week Pre-pottery Neolithic in the Near East I Presentation (Preparation) Interview
11. Week Pre-pottery Neolithic in the Near East II Presentation (Preparation) Interview
12. Week Pre-pottery Neolithic in the Near East III Presentation (Preparation) Interview
13. Week Pre-pottery Neolithic in the Near East IV Presentation (Preparation) Interview
14. Week Pre-pottery Neolithic in the Near East V 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.
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 0
PY2 5 5 5 5 0
PY3 5 5 5 5 0
PY4 5 5 5 5 0
PY5 4 4 4 4 0
PY6 4 4 4 4 0
PY7 4 4 4 4 0
PY8 4 4 4 4 0
PY9 4 4 4 4 0
PY10 4 4 4 4 0
PY11 4 4 4 4 0
PY12 5 5 5 5 0
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • La Naissance du Neolithique au Proche Orient, Aurenche, O.&S.K.Kozlowski, Errance, Paris, 1999.
  • Atlas Des Sites du Proche Orient (14 000-5700 BP), Hours, F.,Aurenche, O., Cauvin, J., Cauvin, M.C., Copeland, L., Sanla Ville, P., Maison de l’Orient Mediterraneen, Lyon, 1994.
  • Life in Neolithic Farming Communities: Social Organization, Identity, and Differentiation, KUIJT, I., Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 1999.
  • "The Regeneration of Life Neolithic Structures of Symbolic Remembering and Forgetting", KUIJT, I.: Current Anthropology, 49:2, 2008.
  • "Développements Récents dans l’Etude des Premières Populations Néolithiques du Proche-Orient ", Le Mort, F., Bulletin du Centre de recherche français de Jérusalem 18, pp. 20-35, 2007.
  • www.mom.fr
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 14 28
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 2 28
Practice End-Of-Term 1 14 14
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0