Culture and Archaeology

Course Code:

ANT 157

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

1

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

8

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Rula Nuri Shafiq-Baysan

Courses given by:

Rula Nuri Shafiq-Baysan

Course Objectives:

Students will have detailed knowledge on the archaeology in general. Have detailed information on the major archaeological sites in the region. Acquire understanding for formation of cultures throughout the ages. Have specific knowledge on excavation techniques on the ground. Have detailed knowledge on the preservation of objects and conservation of archaeological sites. Have up to date information on global studies on these topics.

Course Content:

The primary aim of this course is to explore in detail the field of archaeology with its related multiple dimensions as a tool to unearth past cultures and possible practices. As an international academic discipline, the course will be covering several major components: introduction to basic archaeological terminologies, excavation techniques, site preservation, forming society and culture.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Students will have detailed knowledge on archaeology in general	1-10	1	A, E
2. Have detailed information on the major archaeological sites in the region.	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E
3. Acquire understanding for formation of cultures throughout the ages	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E
4. Have specific knowledge on excavation techniques on the ground	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E
5. Have detailed knowledge on the preservation of objects and conservation of archaeological sites	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E
6. Have up to date information on global studies on these topics	1-10	1,2,3,5	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topic	Study Materials
1	General Introduction	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 1. General Introduction to the course, history of Archaeology
2	Archaeology and evidence	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 2. What is Left? The Variety of the Evidence
3	Archaeological Sites	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 3. where? Survey and Excavation of Sites and Features
4	Dating methods	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 4. WHEN? Dating Methods and Chronology
5	Social archaeology	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 5. how were societies organized? Social Archaeology
6	Discussion of archaeological sites + Video	Discussion of archaeological sites + Video
7	Conducting excavations	Examples from field work in Turkey
8	Environmental archaeology	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 6. what was the environment? Environmental Archaeology
9	Subsistence and Diet	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 7. what did they eat? Subsistence and Diet
10	Technology of past societies	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 8. how did they make and use tools? Technology
11	Trade and exchange	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 9. What contact did they have? Trade and Exchange
12	Cognitive archaeology and arts	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 10. What did they think? Cognitive archaeology, art, and religion
13	Ethics in archaeology	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 14. Whose past? Archaeology and the public
14	Cultural heritage management	Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Chapter 15. the future of the past: how to manage the heritage

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Text Book: Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn (2020) Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Eighth Edition. Thames & Hudson Ltd, London.
Additional Resources	Wendy Ashmore and Robert Sharer (2010) Discovering Our Past. A Brief Introduction to Archaeology. McGraw-Hill, Higher Education, New York. Ian Hodder (2012) Reading the Past. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Carl Knapptt (2011) An Archaeology of Interaction: Network Perspective on Material Culture and Society. Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	YULearn
Assignments	YULearn
Exams	YULearn

Assessment

ASSESSTMENT
In-Term Studies	Number	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	40
Presentation	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	3	42
Mid Term	1	40	40
Presentation	1	24	24
Final examination	1	40	40
Total Workload			188
Total Workload / 25 (h)			7.52
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

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