History of War and Violence

Course Code:

ANT 255

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

2

Lab:

1

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Rula Nuri Shafiq-Baysan

Courses given by:

Rula Nuri Shafiq-Baysan

Course Objectives:

Have an understanding of the term violence in humanity. ∙ Have information on ancient human behaviours in the past and how war started ∙ Acquire background in the interpretation of evidence to indicate violence. Understand the concept of structural violence in past societies.

Course Content:

The origin of violence can be traced back in time into prehistoric periods. The course will discuss archaeological evidence that indicates the presence of violence – war in past human societies. Material evidence includes destruction of settlements along with skeletal trauma.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Case Study 3. Demonstration 4. Fieldwork 5. Student Activities/Projects

Course Evaluation Methods:

A. Exam B. Participation/Discussion C. Field Work/Case Study D. Homework/Assignment E. Presentation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Articulate social complexities of the concept of violence in human life.	1,2, 4-10	1, 2, 3, 5	A, D
2. Analysis of information in the interpretations of evidence that indicate act of violence.	1,2, 4-10	1, 2, 3, 5	A, D
3. Comprehend important concepts in human history, such as structural violence.	1,2, 4-10	1, 2, 3, 5	A, D
4. Have a good understanding of the complexities of the social complication of violence.	1,2, 4-10	1, 2, 3, 5	A, D
5. Understand how bioarchaeology can be a strong tool in the interpretation of war and violence in the past, when written texts are absent.	1,2, 4-10	1, 2, 3, 5	A, D

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topic	Study Materials
1	General Introduction	Study of violence. Martin et al. intro
2	History of Violence	Knüsel and Martin. Chapter 1
3	Conflict in the past	Knüsel and Martin. Chapter 4
4	Violence as tools of control	Martin et al chapter 1
5	Evidence of violence	Martin et al chapter 3
6	Small scale conflict	Martin et al chapter 4
7	Interpretation of trauma	Midterm
8	Documentary about violence	Documentary about violence
9	Child trauma or violence	Knüsel and Martin. Chapter 3, 7
10	Structural violence	Martin et al chapter 2
11	War and trauma	Martin et al chapter 7,8
12	Warfare and skeletons	Knüsel and Martin. Chapter 11,14,15
13	Sacrifice as violence?	Martin et al chapter 10
14	Case studies	Case studies
15	Review

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Martin, D., Harrod, R., and Perez, V. (2012). The Bioarchaeology of Violence. University of Press of Florida

Knüsel, C. and Martin J. S., (2014) The Routledge Handbook of the Bioarchaeology of Human Conflıct.

Additional Resources

Guilaine, J. and Zammit, J. (2005). The Origins of War: Violence in Prehistory. Blackwell Publishing, Inc.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	YULearn
Assignments	YULearn
Exams	YULearn

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
In-Term Studies	Number	Percentage
Midterm	1	40
Homework	1	10
Final	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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	2	28
Mid Term	1	3	25
Homework	1	5	5
Final examination	1	3	30
Total Work Load			130
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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