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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / ARK 223 - ARCHAEOLOGY

Code: ARK 223 Course Title: MYTHOLOHGY OF ANCIENT NEAR EAST Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / 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 TAYFUN CAYMAZ (tayfuncaymaz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) FEVZİ VOLKAN GÜNGÖRDÜ,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Introducing the Near East Mythology, the mythological elements what is reflecting the traces of religious and intellectual life including the monumental structures and daily life. Telling and editing mythological and iconographic stories that have been the written or reflected works of art and introducing gods and heroes-characters , reveal the importance the daily lives-thought-religious status of Near East.

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-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
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 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-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
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 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-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
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 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-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
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
Near Eastern Mythology, origins of Near Eastern Mythology , major themes and threads of mythological stories, gods and heroes, where the community structure of thought and religious beliefs of mythology , reflection of the architectural and artistic works.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and Terminology of Mythology Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.), technical tour
2 Mesopotamian Mythology (Sumerian) Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.), technical tour
3 Mesopotamian Mythology (Akkad, Assyria and Babylonia) Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
4 Canaan-Hebraic-Ugaritic Mythology Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
5 Egyptian Mythology Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
6 Death and the Creation Mythologies Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
7 Cataclysm Mythologies Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
8 mid-term exam
9 Religious and Mythological Scenes on Depicted Works of Art, Iconography Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),,technical tour
10 Comparison of the Holy Books of the Near Eastern Mythology Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
11 Theories about Pre-Written References Anatolian Religion and Religious Objects Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
12 Domestic and Imported God Figures and Mixed Creatures during the Assyrian Trade Colonies Period Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
13 Hittite Belief System, Hittite pantheon and the divine Properties; Hittite Rituals, Myths and Mythological Heroes Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
14 Urartu, Phrygian and Lydian Mythologies Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
15 Development Assessment of Anatolian Legends and Interactions Lecture Expressions & Visula Instruction (Photos, Drawings, Video, Map, etc.),technical tour
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 AKSOY, B.; Nuh’un Gemisi ve Tufan (Ankara, 1987)
2 BLACK, J.A. – GREEN, A.R.; Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia (London, 1990)
3 BRATTON, F.G.; Yakındoğu Mitolojisi (İstanbul, 1974)
4 CÖMERT, B.; Mitoloji ve İkonografi (Ankara, 1999)
5 CRAWFORD, H.; Sumer and Sumerians (Cambridge, 1991)
6 ÇİLİNGİROĞLU, A.; Urartu Krallığı Tarihi ve Sanatı (İzmir, 1997)
7 ERHAT, A.; Mitoloji Sözlüğü (İstanbul, 1989)
8 GASTER, H.T.; Thespis. Eski Yakındoğu’da Ritüel, Mit ve Drama (İstanbul, 2000)
9 GWENDOLEN, L.; Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology (London, 1991)
10 HUTTER, M.; Altorientalische Vorstellungen von der Unterwelt (Göttingen, 1985)
11 HOOK, S.H.; Ortadoğu Mitolojisi (Ankara, 1991)
12 KARAOĞUZ, G.; Hitit Mitolojisi (Ankara, 2001)
13 KRAMER, S.N.; Tarih Sümer’de Başlar (İstanbul, 1993)
14 KRAMER, S.N.; Sümer Mitolojisi (İstanbul, 1998)
15 KRAMER, S.N.; Sümerlerin Kurnaz Tanrısı Enki (İstanbul, 2000)
16 LEICK, G.; A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology (London/New York, 1991)
17 ROSENBERG, D.; Dünya Mitolojisi Büyük Destan ve Söylenceler Antolojisi (Ankara, 2000)
18 SALVINI, M.; Urartu Tarihi ve Kültürü (İstanbul, 2006)
19 SANDERS, N.K.; Gılgameş (İstanbul, 2001)
20 SAVAŞ, Ö.S.; Anadolu (Hitit-Luvi) Hiyeroglif Yazıtlarında Geçen Tanrı, Şahıs ve Coğrafya Adları (İstanbul, 1998)
21 WOLKSTEIN, D. – KRAMER, S.N.; Inanna: Queen of Heaven and Earth (New York, 1955)
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 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 2 14 28
       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 2 1 2
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 2 6
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 92