Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / ARK 532 - ARKEOLOJİ (YÜKSEK LİSANS)

Code: ARK 532 Course Title: C 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 ARKEOLOJİ (YÜKSEK LİSANS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer EMİNE KÖKER GÖKÇE (eminekoker@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) EMİNE KÖKER GÖKÇE,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To introduce the Hellenistic Period ceramic culture in Central Anatolian settlements.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Gain information about the settlements of Central Anatolia. PO-1 Have the basic and updated knowledge of archaeology with combination of ethical rules.
PO-2 Able to interpret and evaluate of theoretical undergraduate knowledge of archaeology and practice this knowledge in the field. Also able to identify and analyze the problems and bring solutions which are based on research and evidences.
PO-3 Able to record the archaeological data in terms of visual and statement context with technological tools.
Presentation
LO-2 Recognize the political and social life of the Central Anatolian Hellenistik Period. PO-7 Able to plan and manage in archaeological works and projects within the framework of ethical principles in national and international levels.
PO-8 Able to transmit popular topics in archaeology to the community in national and international level with a professional vision.
PO-9 Able to take responsibility in archaeology about data collection, interpretation and publishing and act according to the rules of social, scientific and ethical values.
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-3 Makes evaluations on excavations in the region in the light of current data. PO-10 Able to professional legislate in archaeology, to present and protect of the artifacts in museology, and cataloging in the scope of documentation.
PO-11 Able to work not only in the field but also in store and labs which evaluated the archaeological data in written and visual context.
PO-12 Able to identifying learning needs in archaeology and to take responsibility to protect cultural heritage. Also able to raise public awareness of cultural heritage within the context of broad vision and life-long learning system according to the rules of ethics.
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-4 Gain knowledge about the Central Anatolian Hellenistic Period ceramic culture and intercultural interactions. PO-12 Able to identifying learning needs in archaeology and to take responsibility to protect cultural heritage. Also able to raise public awareness of cultural heritage within the context of broad vision and life-long learning system according to the rules of ethics.
PO-13 Able to bring different disciplines together in a meaningful manner in national and international archaeological studies in a professional level.
PO-14 Able to use at least one foreign language in archaeology to read up to date information and communicate with colleagues.
PO-15 Able to use information and communication technologies in a professional level.
Examination
Oral Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
From publications to museums, from tableware to storage vessels in Central Anatolian settlements, to introduce their decoration features and to carry out detailed studies on them.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Gain information about the settlements and settlement types of the Hellenistic Period in Central Anatolia. Discussion Method Narration Method
2 Have information about the political structure of Central Anatolia during the Hellenistic Period. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
3 Studies are carried out on the ceramics of the Central Anatolian Hellenistic Period. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
4 Learns Mediterranean World ceramics. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
5 Gains information about the forms and shapes that continue from the cultures that lived in Central Anatolia. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
6 The political life of the Persians and Central Anatolia and its impact on the culture of the region are discussed. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
7 Hellenistic Period settlements and finds begin to be introduced. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Gain information about Boğazköy Hellenistic Period ceramics. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
10 Alişar has knowledge about Hellenistic Period ceramics. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
11 The settlements and ceramics of Porsuk-Zeyve Höyük, Kültepe, Eskiyapar, Kerkenes, Tavşum are discussed. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
12 Eastern sicillata forms and forms identified in Central Anatolia are evaluated in terms of decoration. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
13 Ceramic forms continuing from the Iron Age are discussed. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
14 Ceramic decorations continuing from the Iron Age are discussed. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
15 It provides general information about what to pay attention to when examining Central Anatolian Hellenistic period ceramics, which cultures can be encountered, and local production ceramic forms. Discussion Method Narration Method Individual Study Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Stewart, S. M. 2010. Gordion After the Knot: Hellenistic Pottery and Culture, A Dissertation submitted to the Graduate School of the University of Cincinnati in partial fulfillment of the requeirements for the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy.
2 Strobel, K. ve Gerber, C. 2000. “Tavium (Büyüknefes, Provinz Yozgat) – Ein regionales Zentrum Anatoliens. Bericht über den Stand der Forschungen nach den ersten drei Kampagnen (1997–1999)”, Istanbuler Mitteilungen 50, 215– 265.
3 Köker Gökçe, E. ve Barat, C. 2022. Porsuk-Zeyve Höyük Hellenistik Dönem Yerel Üretim ve Geleneksel Boya Bezemeli Seramikleri, Cedrus X: 139-164.
4 Von Der Osten H. H. 1937. The Alişar Höyük: Season Of 1930-1932, Part III. Oip XXX, Chicago: Universty Of Chicago Press.
5 Osten, H. H. ve Schmidt, E. F. 1930. The Alişar Hüyük season of 1927, part I, The University of Chicago Oriental Instıtute Publications Volume VI, eds. J. H. Breasted.
6 Orthmann, W. 1966. “Untersuchungen auf dem Asarcık Hüyük bei Ilıca”, İstanbuler Mitteilungen 16, 27-88.
7 Maier, F. 1963. “Bemerkungen zur Sogenannten Galatischen Keramik von Boğazköy” Jahrbuch Des Deutschen Archaologischen Instıtuts 78: 218–255.
8 Gerber, C. 2003. “Die Keramikgruppen von Tavium/Büyüknefes”, Anatolia Antiqua 9: 223-251.
Required Course instruments and materials
Presentation, article, book, ceramic materials.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 3-15 1 50
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 50

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 15 45
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 5 12 60
       c) Performance Project 5 12 60
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 2 6 12
Oral Examination 1 3 3
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 180