Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / ARK 261 - ARCHAEOLOGY

Code: ARK 261 Course Title: EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN CULTURES I Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / 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 TAYFUN CAYMAZ (tayfuncaymaz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course

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-9 Make inner and interdisciplinary team works happen
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-10 Make effective introduction of their fields
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-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-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-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
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The period from Paleolithic to Kebaran in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
2 Natufian Culture in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
3 PPNA period in the Eastern Mediterranean region Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
4 PPNB period in the Eastern Mediterranean region Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
5 .PPN period in Cypru Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
6 Paleolithic period in Southeastern Anatolia. Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
7 EpipaleolithicAceramic period in the Southeastern Anatolia-Northern Mesopotamia region Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
8 mid-term exam
9 EpipaleolithicAceramic period in the Southeastern Anatolia-Northern Mesopotamia region (continue) Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
10 EpipaleolithicAceramic period in the Southeastern Anatolia-Northern Mesopotamia region (continue) Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
11 Paleolithic-Neolithic period in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
12 Hassuna culture Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
13 Early Neolithic period of Northern Mesopotamia Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
14 Early Neolithic period of Northern Mesopotamia (continue) Lectıre, visual presentation and discussion.
15 Samarra culture Lecture, visual presentation and discussion.
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 James Mellaart, Yakındoğu’nun En Eski Uygarlıkları, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
2 Michael Roaf, Mezopotamya ve Eski Yakın Doğu, İletişim Yayınları
3 R.Matthews, The Early Prehistory of Mesopotamia.
4 S.Lloyd, The Archeology of Mesopotamia, London
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 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 1 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 5 4 20
       b) Search in internet/Library 5 4 20
       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 6 3 18
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 8 4 32
final exam 1 1 1
0 0
0 0
Total work load; 134