Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Ayşin KONAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Learn the theoretical foundations of the Neolithic Period.
2) Learns the characteristics of the Neolithic Period.
3) Examines the finds and remains of the Neolithic Period.
4) Examine the theories on the Neolithic Period.
5) Discuss the Neolithic achievements of Anatolia.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	Middle	High
	3	High	High	High	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	High
	4	High	High	High	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	High
	5	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Neolithic and Chalcolithic Archaeology of Neareast

Course Contents

The rol of Anatolia in the Neolithic Period, the environmental conditions of Anatolia in this period, theorical foundations, Archaeological finds and remains.

Weekly Schedule

1) Information about the purpose, content and materials of the course.
2) Character of Neolithic Period
3) Theorical foundations on the Neolitic Period
4) Pre-Pottery Neolithic
5) Phase of Pre-Pottery Neolithic Period
6) Pottery Neolithic
7) Phase of Pottery Neolithic
8) Midterm
9) Neolithic in Southeast Anatolia
10) Neolithic in Central Anatolia
11) Neolithic in Lake District
12) The Spread of the Neolithic way of Life
13) Neolithic in Egean Region
14) Neolithic in Marmara Region
15) Trantional of the Chalcolithic Period
16) Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Guilaine, J., Die Ausbreitung der neolithischen Lebensweise im Mittelmeerraum, Vor 12.000 Jahren in Anatolien, Die altesten Monumente der Menschheit, Badisches Lndesmuseum Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, pp: 166-176.
2- Özdoğan, M., 2007, Von Zentralonatolien nach Europa, Die Ausbreitung der neolithischen Lebensweise, Vor 12.000 Jahren in Anatolien, Die altesten Monumente der Menschheit, Badisches Lndesmuseum Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, pp:150-160.
3- Özdoğan, M., 2013, Fırat Uygarlıkları tarihin Aktığı Nehir, Arkeoatlas Dergisi, Sayı: 8, sayfa: 10 – 21.
4- Özkaya, V. Coşkun, A., 2013, Körtik Tepe/ Diyarbakır, Yerleşik Yaşamın Başlangıcı, Arkeoatlas Dergisi, Sayı: 8, sayfa: 30 – 39.
5- Mikaye, Y., 2013, Hasankeyf Höyük / Batman, Dicle'nin İlk Köyü, Arkeoatlas Dergisi, Sayı: 8 sayfa: 40 – 49.
6- Mikaye, Y., 2013a, Salat Camii Yanı / Diyarbakır Evcilleştirmeyle Gelen Çöküş, Arkeoatlas Dergisi, Sayı: 8, sayfa: 48 – 52.
7- Tekin, H., 2005, Yeni Buluntuların Işığında Anadolu'da Hassuna ve Samarra Seramiğinin Yayılımı Üzerine Bir Gözlem, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt 22 Sayı 1 sayfa: 183 – 202.
8- WATKINS, T., 2007, Der Naturraum in Anatolien, Ein Zusammenspiel von Klima, Umvelt und Ressourcen, Vor 12.000 Jahren in Anatolien, Die altesten Monumente der Menschheit, Badisches Lndesmuseum Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, pp:37-47.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) 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

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Neolithization Process In Anatolia	ARK224	Elective	Bachelor's degree	2	Spring	4