Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / ARK 314 - ARCHAEOLOGY

Code: ARK 314 Course Title: ETHNOARCHAEOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ARCHAEOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer FEVZİ VOLKAN GÜNGÖRDÜ (volkangungordu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) FEVZİ VOLKAN GÜNGÖRDÜ,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Aim of this lesson is emphasize the issues including Definition of Ethnoarchaeology, contribution of Ethnoarchaeology to the prehistoric archeology, working methodology and application areas, the theoretical discussions.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 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-9 Make inner and interdisciplinary team works happen
PO-10 Make effective introduction of their fields
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-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
Modeling and development of recommendations within the framework of Archaeology and Ethnology including today's and near history well-known communities the tangible and intangible cultural remains, documents, retrospective examination of transfer processes.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of Ethnoarchaeology Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
2 Study method and interdisciplinary study Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
3 The Comparative Discussion about Finds examples of the former Societies and today's Societies -1: Tool Making Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
4 The Comparative Discussion about Finds examples of the former Societies and today's Societies -2: Pottery Making Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
5 The Comparative Discussion about Finds examples of the former Societies and today's Societies -3: Weaving and Basketry Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
6 The Comparative Discussion about Finds examples of the former Societies and today's Societies -4: Shelter, Housing Construction Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
7 The Comparative Discussion about Finds examples of the former Societies and today's Societies -5: Rock craftsmanship and Cappadocia as an Example Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
8 mid-term exam
9 Modeling Examples of Prehistoric Nomadic Cultures and Modern nomadic lifestyle : Yoruks Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
10 Modeling Examples of Prehistoric Nomadic Cultures and Modern nomadic lifestyle : Gypsies Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
11 Prehistoric Nomadic Cultures and Modern nomadic lifestyle : Agriculture Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
12 Prehistoric Nomadic Cultures and Modern nomadic lifestyle : Myth and Images Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
13 Ceremonial Practices Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
14 Burial Practices Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
15 Evaluation Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.)
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 YAKAR, J.; Anadolu'nun Etnoarkeolojisi (İstanbul, 2007)
2 DAVID, N. - C. KRAMER; Ethnoarchaeology in Action (Cambridge, 2001)
3 KRAMER, C. (Ed.); Ethnoarchaeology Implications of Ethnography for Archaeology (New York, 1979)
4 PEACOCK, D.P.S.;Pottery in the Roman world: an ethnoarchaeological approach(London-New York, 1982)
5 KENT,S.; Analyzing activity areas: An ethnoarchaeological study of the use of space (Albuquerque, 1984)
6 HODDER, I.(Ed.); Symbolic and Structural Archaeology (Cambridge, 1982)
7 CAMERON, C. M. , TOMKA, S.A.; Abandonment of Settlements and Regions: Ethnoarchaeological and Arcaheological Approaches (Cambridge, 1993)
8 TAKAOĞLU,T.(Ed.); Ethnoarchaeological Investigations in Rural Anatolia, volume 1 (İstanbul, 2004)
9 TAKAOĞLU,T.(Ed.); Ethnoarchaeological Investigations in Rural Anatolia, volume 2 (İstanbul, 2005)
10 TAKAOĞLU,T.(Ed.); Ethnoarchaeological Investigations in Rural Anatolia, volume 3 (İstanbul, 2006)
11 TAKAOĞLU,T.(Ed.); Ethnoarchaeological Investigations in Rural Anatolia, volume 4 (İstanbul, 2007)
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, Projection, Sound Systems, etc.

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) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 12 24
       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 1 7 7
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 1 14 14
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 91