Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / ARK162 - ARCHAEOLOGY

Code: ARK162 Course Title: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION AND RESEARCH METHODS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring 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 YALÇIN KAMIŞ (yalcinkamis@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) YALÇIN KAMIŞ,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is gaining knowledge about the archaeological survey and excavation systems.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
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
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-8 Use at least one foreign language to follow new information in their field and to communicate with their colleagues
PO-16 Pay regard to ethical values in the process of science and archaeology
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-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts about the archaeological excavation and survey methods prsented tho the participants.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction: A brief history of archaeological research Oral Presentation:
2 Formation of archaeological sites and site types Oral Presentation:
3 Basic concepts of cartography in archaeology Oral Presentation:
4 Basic concepts of cartography in archaeology Oral Presentation
5 Archaeological Survey Tecniques Oral Presentation
6 Archaeological Survey Tecniques Oral Presentation
7 Archaeological excavation techniques Oral Presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Archaeological excavation techniques Oral Presentation
10 Documentation techniques in archaeology: Forms and Written Documents Oral Presentation
11 Documentation techniques in archaeology: Drawing methods Oral Presentation
12 Documentation techniques in archaeology: Visual Documentation and Photography Oral Presentation
13 Post-excavation analysis: Pottery, metal and other findings Oral Presentation
14 Post-excavation analysis: Pottery, metal and other findings Oral Presentation
15 Interpretation and presentation of archaeological finds Oral Presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 P. L. Drewett, Field Archaeology: An Introduction, London, 1999.
2 B. M. Fagan, In The Beginning: An Introduction To Archaeology, New York, 1994.
3 V. Sevin, Arkeolojik Kazı Sistemi El Kitabı, İstanbul,1999.
Required Course instruments and materials
Projection

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 6 6 36
       b) Search in internet/Library 6 6 36
       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 7 4 28
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 9 4 36
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180