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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / ARK 161 - ARCHAEOLOGY

Code: ARK 161 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ARCHAEOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer PINAR ÇAYLI (pinarcayli@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Course aims to teach basic skill and terminology of archeology and also the technology and chronology of ancient period .

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 The person who attending the course is going to define to Archaeology PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
PO-8 Use at least one foreign language to follow new information in their field and to communicate with their colleagues
PO-9 Make inner and interdisciplinary team works happen
PO-10 Make effective introduction of their fields
PO-11 Have lesson materials including up to date information depending on acquired proficiencies in archaeology, applied equipments, methods and techniques used in field work, advanced theoretic and applied knowledge supported in other resources
PO-12 Use ,analyse and apply theoretic and applied knowledge acquired in archaeology in the field of education, research and public service
PO-13 Work independently and individually to solve complicated and unpredictable problems or take responsibility as a group member. arrange activities for development of those who work under their responsibilities ,plan personal and institutional development according to knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology field.
PO-14 Inform relevant people and institutions and convey their thoughts, presents solution suggestions for the problems faced in theoretic and applied ways ,share this data with relevant or irrelevant people and institutions in the related field using several ways of communication
PO-15 Carry out some social, cultural and artistic activities in archaeology field.
PO-16 Pay regard to ethical values in the process of science and archaeology
PO-17 Support universality of social and cultural rights in archaeology, gain social justice consciousness, protect cultural and historical heritage
PO-18 Act considering the fact that archaeological cultural heritage is the common heritage of mankind.
Examination
LO-2 The person who attending the course is going to get basic professional knowledge, professional and scientific ethics PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
PO-8 Use at least one foreign language to follow new information in their field and to communicate with their colleagues
PO-9 Make inner and interdisciplinary team works happen
PO-10 Make effective introduction of their fields
PO-11 Have lesson materials including up to date information depending on acquired proficiencies in archaeology, applied equipments, methods and techniques used in field work, advanced theoretic and applied knowledge supported in other resources
PO-12 Use ,analyse and apply theoretic and applied knowledge acquired in archaeology in the field of education, research and public service
PO-13 Work independently and individually to solve complicated and unpredictable problems or take responsibility as a group member. arrange activities for development of those who work under their responsibilities ,plan personal and institutional development according to knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology field.
PO-14 Inform relevant people and institutions and convey their thoughts, presents solution suggestions for the problems faced in theoretic and applied ways ,share this data with relevant or irrelevant people and institutions in the related field using several ways of communication
PO-15 Carry out some social, cultural and artistic activities in archaeology field.
PO-16 Pay regard to ethical values in the process of science and archaeology
PO-17 Support universality of social and cultural rights in archaeology, gain social justice consciousness, protect cultural and historical heritage
PO-18 Act considering the fact that archaeological cultural heritage is the common heritage of mankind.
Examination
LO-3 The person who attending the course is going to join Interdisciplinary work PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
PO-8 Use at least one foreign language to follow new information in their field and to communicate with their colleagues
PO-9 Make inner and interdisciplinary team works happen
PO-10 Make effective introduction of their fields
PO-11 Have lesson materials including up to date information depending on acquired proficiencies in archaeology, applied equipments, methods and techniques used in field work, advanced theoretic and applied knowledge supported in other resources
PO-12 Use ,analyse and apply theoretic and applied knowledge acquired in archaeology in the field of education, research and public service
PO-13 Work independently and individually to solve complicated and unpredictable problems or take responsibility as a group member. arrange activities for development of those who work under their responsibilities ,plan personal and institutional development according to knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology field.
PO-14 Inform relevant people and institutions and convey their thoughts, presents solution suggestions for the problems faced in theoretic and applied ways ,share this data with relevant or irrelevant people and institutions in the related field using several ways of communication
PO-15 Carry out some social, cultural and artistic activities in archaeology field.
PO-16 Pay regard to ethical values in the process of science and archaeology
PO-17 Support universality of social and cultural rights in archaeology, gain social justice consciousness, protect cultural and historical heritage
PO-18 Act considering the fact that archaeological cultural heritage is the common heritage of mankind.
Examination
LO-4 The person who attending the course is going to recognize ancient building types, ceramic forms and sculpture PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
PO-8 Use at least one foreign language to follow new information in their field and to communicate with their colleagues
PO-9 Make inner and interdisciplinary team works happen
PO-10 Make effective introduction of their fields
PO-11 Have lesson materials including up to date information depending on acquired proficiencies in archaeology, applied equipments, methods and techniques used in field work, advanced theoretic and applied knowledge supported in other resources
PO-12 Use ,analyse and apply theoretic and applied knowledge acquired in archaeology in the field of education, research and public service
PO-13 Work independently and individually to solve complicated and unpredictable problems or take responsibility as a group member. arrange activities for development of those who work under their responsibilities ,plan personal and institutional development according to knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology field.
PO-14 Inform relevant people and institutions and convey their thoughts, presents solution suggestions for the problems faced in theoretic and applied ways ,share this data with relevant or irrelevant people and institutions in the related field using several ways of communication
PO-15 Carry out some social, cultural and artistic activities in archaeology field.
PO-16 Pay regard to ethical values in the process of science and archaeology
PO-17 Support universality of social and cultural rights in archaeology, gain social justice consciousness, protect cultural and historical heritage
PO-18 Act considering the fact that archaeological cultural heritage is the common heritage of mankind.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definition of Archaeology is done. Coming into the science of archeology explained. Some Informations is gave about the other siciens, which contribute to archeology , and dating metods and cronology.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction of archaelogy and its terminology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
2 History of archaeology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
3 Archaeology in the Ottoman Empire and Osman Hamdi Bey Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
4 Atatürk and archaelogy; Archaeological work in Turkey Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
5 Geological and cultural chronology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
6 Material culture, archaeological culture and the extent of archaeology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
7 Dating methods, Site visiting Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
8 mid-term exam
9 Interdisciplinary studies in archaeology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
10 Scope of archaeological studies Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
11 Research methods in archaeology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
12 Human, culture and society Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
13 What is left from past to present? Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
14 From tribes to cities and civilization Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
15 Archaeology as a way of thinking Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 ATASOY, S.; Arkeolojiye Giriş (İstanbul, 1999)
2 BAHN, P.G. Archaeology (London 1999)
3 BAHN, P.G.; Dictionary of Archaeology (London, 2005)
4 BAŞARAN, C.; Arkeolojiye Giriş (Erzurum, 1998)
5 BRAY, W. – TRUMP, D.; The Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology (London, 1979)
6 RENFREW, C. – BAHN, P.G.; Archaeology, Theories, Methods and Practice (London 1996)
7 ROSKAMS, S.; Excavations (Cambridge, 2001)
8 SALTUK, S.; Arkeoloji Sözlüğü (İstanbul, 1993)
9 SEVİN, V.; Arkeolojik Kazı Sistemi El Kitabı (İstanbul, 1999)
10 TAMAY, T.; Arkeoloji Sözlüğü (İstanbul, 2007)
11 Childe, G.V. Kendini Yaratan İnsan, Varlık yay.,2010
12 Braidwood. R. J. , 1995; Tarihöncesi İnsan, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul.
13 Güvenç, B. , 1999; İnsan ve Kültür, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
14 Özdoğan, M. 2011; 50 Soruda Arkeoloji, Bilim ve Gelecek Kitaplığı, İstanbul.
15 Childe, G.V. Tarihte Neler Oldu? Ankara 1974
Required Course instruments and materials
Epidiascope

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 4 14 56
       b) Search in internet/Library 4 14 56
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 1 3
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 2 6
final exam 3 1 3
0
0
Total work load; 168