Introduction To Archaeology
Archaeology
Faculty of Arts and Scıences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Archaeology | ARK115 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ayşe ÇALIK ROSS
Associate Prof. Dr. Üftade MUŞKARA
Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdal ÜNAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Determine archaeological subjects in general.
2) Recognition and use of relevant disciplines of archeology.
3) Extraction and documentation of findings.
4) Be informed about Museums and Museology.
5) Familiarity the methods and rules of the excavations.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Low | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Scientific research techniques.
Course Contents
The course will explore different varieties of archaeology and its relations with other disciplines, as well as epigraphy and numismatics. The course will examine contemporary methods used by archaeologists, the nature of the archaeological record, a short history of archaeological investigation, and provide a brief summary of prehistoric human cultural developments worldwide.
Weekly Schedule
1) What is Archaeology? The relationship between archeology and other sciences.2) Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage Artifacts Museums, Speciality Museums and Collecting Museology
3) Anatolian Archaeology historical Geography
4) Greek City States migration of the Aegean Greeks City
5) Place of topographic organization of cities Types Organization of cities and Character Format
6) Social Structure in Grek Cities
7) City Plans
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Greeks Religion Greeks Temple Architecture
10) Architectural Layouts
11) Examples of Greek and Roman temple structures
12) Components Greek decoration
13) The Art of Greek Ceramics and Pottery
14) Greek Sculpture Art
15) numismatics
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Başaran C., Arkeolojiye Giriş-1, Erzurum, 1988.
2- Mansel, A. M., Ege ve Yunan Tarihi, Türk Tarih Kurumu, Ankara 1971.
3- Köroğlu, K., Eski Mezopotamya Tarihi, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2006
4- Sevin, V., Eski Anadolu ve Trakya, Başlangıçtan Pers Egemenliğine Kadar, İletişim yayınları, İstanbul, 2003.
5- Oğuz Tekin, Eski Yunan ve Roma Tarihi'ne Giriş, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2008.
6- Little J.B., Historical Archaeology, Left Coast Press, 2007.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required