2nd Millienium Civilizations of Mesopotamia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Millienium Civilizations of Mesopotamia | ARK411 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Tuba ÖKSE
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the chronological sequence and geographical distribution of the middle and Late Bronze Age cultures of Mesopotamia and its environment, and interactions with neighbouring cultures
2) Explain the cultural and political history of Mesopotamia and its environment in the 2nd millennium BC
3) Classify the Early and Middle Assyrian and Babylonian cities, archaeology, art and workmanship
4) Classify the Early and Middle Syrian cities, archaeology, art and workmanship
5) Classify the Early and Middle Elam cities, archaeology, art and workmanship
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | Middle | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | High | |
| 4 | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 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
YOK
Course Contents
Early, Middle and New Assyrian culture, Early, Middle and Late babylonian Culture, Elam Culture and adjasend Syrian cultures.
Weekly Schedule
1) The main historical geography and history of Mesopotamia and its vicinity during the 1st and 2nd millennia BC2) Early Assyrian Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
3) Early babylonian Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
4) Early Syrian Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
5) Early Elam Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
6) Middle Assyrian Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
7) Middle Babylonian (Kassite) Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) mid-term exam
10) Middle Syrian (Hurrian-Mitannian) Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
11) Middle Elam Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
12) New Assyrian Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
13) New Babylonian Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
14) Late Elam Culture, Art, Architecture, Workmanship, interregional relations, Trade, glyptic, archives
15) Comparative assessment of the 1st millennium BC Near Eastern cultures
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Ortmann, W. 1984 Der Alte Orient. Propyläen Kunst Geschichte. Berlin.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
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