Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR524 - TOURISM GUIDING (MASTER)

Code: TR524 Course Title: ANATOLIAN ARCHEOLOGY AND MUSEOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERAL DURSUN (meraldursun@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Chronological development of cultural sites in Turkey, general introduction in terms of geographical, political, economic and belief systems archeology based on periods and centers within the framework of basic theories to provide learning according to evidence and to teach basic knowledge about museology.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the basic concepts of archeology. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-6 Understand, analyze and interpret the cultures, history, religions, and the art of the civilisations that have lived in Turkey.
PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-2 Can reveal history of archaeological studies in Anatolia and important researchers PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-6 Understand, analyze and interpret the cultures, history, religions, and the art of the civilisations that have lived in Turkey.
PO-7 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
Examination
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 Can explain museology and museum concepts and development of museology throughout history. PO-6 Understand, analyze and interpret the cultures, history, religions, and the art of the civilisations that have lived in Turkey.
PO-9 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-4 Can explain the works to be done in museums and the operation of museums. PO-6 Understand, analyze and interpret the cultures, history, religions, and the art of the civilisations that have lived in Turkey.
PO-7 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The basic concepts of archeology, archeological studies in Anatolia History and important researchers. From the Paleolithic Age to the end of the Iron Age political and cultural structure of societies and civilizations. Basic concepts about museums and museology, Research of museum with museum history, Museum types, Display types in museums, education in museums, World and Turkey examples from the museum.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction, the Meaning of the Museum Word and Museology Related Concepts Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
2 Development of Museology in World History Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
3 Historical Development of museums in Turkey Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
4 Museum Types Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
5 Duties of Museums and Museum Professionals Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
6 Exhibitions and Training in Museums Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
7 Museum Showcases, Lighting and Protection methods Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
8 mid-term exam
9 Examples of World Museums Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
10 Archeology and disciplines (Prehistory, Protohistoria and Near Eastern Archeology, Classical Archeology, History of Art, Ancient History, Anthropology. Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
11 The main area of the archeology of the Near East the Euphrates and Tigris geography Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
12 According to regions; Anatolia, Mesopotamia and Iran's chronological and cultural development, important modern and ancient (antique) names of centers Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
13 Geology and Paleontology processes Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
14 Settlement forms in archeology; Mounds and flat housing sites. Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
15 History of archaeological finds and technical The method; Radiocarbon (C 14), Potassium Argon-40, Thermoluminescence and Dendrochronology Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Ferruh Gerçek; Türk Müzeciliği,Ank.1996.
2 ‘Cumhuriyetin 50. yılında Müzelerimiz’,Arkitekt,1973
3 Davis , E,J,:2007, Anadolu/Anatolia,İstanbul.
4 Hodder, İ ,:2007, Çatalhöyük Leoparın Öyküsü, İstanbul
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projector

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 5 15
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 6 12
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 5 15
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 7 14
       e) Term paper/Project 2 6 12
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 8 24
mid-term exam 3 10 30
Own study for final exam 4 7 28
final exam 3 10 30
0
0
Total work load; 180