The settlements, architectural traditions, shelter types, and the characteristics of mobile architecture specific to nomadic culture will be discussed in the context of the environmental conditions of these geographies and the artistic understanding of the ancient Turks. The dietary habits of the ancient Turks, health culture, law and honor system, religious beliefs, witchcraft, and shamanism traditions, language and communication culture, and artistic activities such as painting, music, games, and folk literature will be examined and comparatively evaluated in terms of origin, structure and function.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes
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Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Intangible cultural values are explained. | 1,4 | 1,2,3 | A |
| 2. Information on nutrition and health culture is given. | 2,7,5 | 1,2,3 | A |
| 3. Social order, law, and justice practices are examined. | 3,5 | 1,2,3 | A |
| 4. The development of fine arts and the characteristics of art branches are discussed. | 6,7,8 | 1,2,3 | A |
| 5. Spiritual values, beliefs, and magic are examined. | 3,2,7 | 1,2,3 | A |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topic | Study Materials |
| 1 | Shelter types | Otag architecture (mobile architecture). Otag/Kiyiz Üy/Ail/Urasa/Alaçık/Yurt. Oba organization. Shelter/otag construction; related materials, their procurement, and cultural traditions formed within this framework. Beliefs and taboos related to settlements and shelters. |
| 2 | Transportation and shipping | Vehicles; animals used in transportation and their training. The development of transportation; the introduction of the wheel; oxcarts and high-wheeled carts. |
| 3 | Nutrition culture | Food and food production. The concept of kitchen/hearth, cooking, and utensils. Collective meals, beliefs, and prohibitions related to meals. Feasting and related sharing processes. Potlaç tradition in ancient Turks according to the Book of Dedem Korkut. |
| 4 | Health information | The human body. Diseases, treatment tools, and methods. Beliefs about epidemics. Herbalists, shamans, and other 'experts' in more limited fields (only certain diseases). |
| 5 | Sport events | Hunting: the continual hunt. The tradition of falconry; training and care of birds. Horse racing and javelin. Wrestling and other sports are common among young people. Sports games affect children's development. Sports and warrior traditions. |
| 6 | The Art of War | War and society. Army structure: formation and training of warriors and military units. Military equipment; clothing and weapons; weapon production; related beliefs and prohibitions. The conduct and management of wars. The image of warriors and alperen. |
| 7 | Understanding of law | The concept of law. Crime, criminal, punishment, and execution. Formation of laws and practices. Law and judicial power; judges. The concept of custom. The origins, structure, and reflections of the 'Great Law'. |
| 8 | Painting and sculpture | The development of stonemasonry and sculpture in ancient Turks; balballar, onguns, puppet making, etc. Art of painting, rock paintings, cave art. Paint paintings and painting materials and techniques. Carpet, felt, wood, metal, etc. embroidery, and traditional motifs were used. |
| 9 | Music | Musical instruments. Ceremonies and dance accompanied by music. Entertainment culture; games. Theater; shadow theater, middle play, puppetry. Folk music and folk songs. Bardic (epic) tradition. |
| 10 | Mythology, magic, and religion | Sorcerers, soothsayers, shamans. The concept of Sky God. The structure and basic principles of monotheism as a monotheistic order. The design of the universe. Celestial belief and worship traditions. |
| 11 | Ancient Turkish Shamanism | The origins, structure, and function of shamanism. Prerequisites for becoming a shaman and shaman training. The structure and purposes of shamanic ceremonies. The position and function of shamanism within the monotheistic order. Transformations of shamanism in Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian environments. Traces of shamanism in Turkish folk culture. |
| 12 | Folk literature and oral tradition | Myth, legend, fairy tale, and other genres.Old Turkish poetry.Turkish epic tradition.Writing and book concepts.Written stones, and their cultural importance.Transition to written literature and the first known books. |
| 13 | Communication culture and communication tools; language, writing, symbols. | Communication and communication order; messengers, chariots, etc.Communication between individuals, communities, and states.Communication tools and methods in crisis management; the institution of mediation.The role of ethno-cultural traditions in communication and communication. The importance of traditional folk literature products in communication. |
| 14 | Cultural changes. | The process of transition from the belief system of the gods to Islam (and other religions). Transformations of the ancient Turkish universe design in the environment of Islam and other religions.Consequences of cultural changes.Early Turkish Islamic states and communities. |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | |
| Additional Resources |
Ahmetbeyoğlu, Ali (Haz.), (1995), Grek Seyyahı Priskos’a Göre Avrupa Hunları, Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Vakfı, İstanbul.
Arsal, Sadri Maksudi, (1947) Türk Tarihi ve Hukuk, İstanbul
Diyarbekirli, Necat, (1972) Hun Sanatı, MEB Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul
Eberhard, W. (1996) Çin’in Şimal Komşuları, TTK Yayınları, Ankara Ergin, Muharrem (Haz.), Ebülgazi Bahadır Han, Şecere-i Terakime (Türklerin Soy Kütüğü), Tercüman Yayınları, İstanbul.
Ergin, Muharrem, (2000) Orkun Abideleri, Boğaziçi Yayınevi, İstanbul
Esin, Emel, (2006) Türklerde Maddi Kültürün Oluşumu, Kabalcı Yayınevi
Gökyay, Orhan Şaik (2008) Dedem Korkut Kitabı, Kabalcı Yayınevi, İstanbul
Gumilyev, Lev, (2006) Eski Türkler, Selenge Yayınları, İstanbul İnan, Abdulkadir, (1991) Makaleler ve İncelemeler, 2 Cilt, TTK Yayınları, Ankara
Nemeth, Gyula, (1982) Attila ve Hunları, AÜ Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakültesi Yayınları, Ankara
Ögel, Bahaeddin, (1984) İslameiyetten Önce Türk Kültür Tarihi, TTK Yayınları, Ankara
Ögel, Bahaeddin, (1991) Türk Kültür Tarihine Giriş, 9 Cilt. Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları, Ankara
Ögel, Bahaeddin, (2001) Türk Kültürünün Gelişme Çağları, Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Vakfı, İstanbul
Rasonyi, Laszlo, (1988) Tarihte Türklük, Türk Kültürünü Araştırma Enstitüsü, Ankara
Seroşevsky, V. (2007) Saha Türkleri, Selenge Yayınları, İstanbul
Sümer, Faruk, (1992), Oğuzlar, Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Vakfı, İstanbul
Togan, Zeki Velidi, (1981) Umumi Türk Tarihine Giriş, Enderun Kitabevi, İstanbul
Ülken, Hilmi Ziya, (2004) Türk Tefekkürü Tarihi, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | The books and reviews mentioned in the syllabus can be found in the university bookstore and other bookstores. Photocopies of readings are shared when necessary. |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| In-Term Studies | Number | Percentage |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 40 |
| Final | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 2 | 60 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquires the basic terms, theoretical point of views and the historical evolution of anthropology. | X | ||||
| 2 | Gains insight into the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields. | X | ||||
| 3 | Possess knowledge about conducting ethnographic study, which is the basic research method of anthropology, and designs fieldwork accordingly. | X | ||||
| 4 | Formulates questions and evaluates research findings through analytical, critical and creative thinking by utilizing the knowledge and skills of anthropology. | X | ||||
| 5 | Demonstrates adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and acts in accordance with these values. | X | ||||
| 6 | Identifies social problems and develops social projects using anthropological theory and research methods. | X | ||||
| 7 | Effectively utilizes current databases, information resources, and information technologies. | X | ||||
| 8 | Designs interdisciplinary studies and participates in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology. | X | ||||
| 9 | Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality. | X | ||||
| 10 | Acquires the ability to think, read, write and orally express English at an academic level. | X | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Mid Term | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Quizzes | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Assignments | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 119 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 4.76 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||