Basic archaeological terminologies, excavation techniques and site preservation.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
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1) Explains the Basic Principles of archaeology. |
1 |
A,C |
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2) Describes the different excavation techniques. |
1,2,9 |
A,C |
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3) Gives students an understanding of the past archaeological heritage. |
1,2,3,12 |
A,C |
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4) Motivates in-depth analysis. |
1,2,9 |
A,C |
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5) Debates the interpretations of objects. |
1,2,3,9,12 |
A,C |
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6) Interprets the evidences from material culture. |
1,2,3,9,12 |
A,C |
Course Flow
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
General Introduction to the course |
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2 |
What Is Archaeology? |
Archaeology |
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3 |
History of Archaeology |
History |
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4 |
Interpreting archaeology |
Archaeology |
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5 |
understanding archaeology |
Archaeology |
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6 |
Preparation for an excavation |
excavation |
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7 |
Conducting excavation |
excavation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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9 |
Description of archaeological material |
Objects |
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10 |
Interpretation of archaeological material |
Objects |
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11 |
Dating of archaeological sites |
Dating |
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12 |
Reconstructing the past. |
Archaeology |
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13 |
Understanding the past. |
Archaeology |
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14 |
General Revision |
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15 |
Final Exam |
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Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
Ashmore, W. and Sharer, R. (2006) Discovering Our past. A Brief Introduction to Archaeology. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. |
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Additional Resources |
Material Sharing
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Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Mid-terms |
2 |
90 |
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Quizzes |
1 |
10 |
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Assignment |
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0 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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50 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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50 |
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Total |
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100 |
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COURSE CATEGORY |
Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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The Department provides individuals with a possession of anthropological theories and concepts; a good command of knowledge on human development, material culture, and archeological approaches in historical perspectives; it guides individuals who can analyze contemporary issues with an anthropological lens; and those who can retain a critical and analytical thinking ability. |
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The Department guides future anthropologists who can state the theme of their research with precision, and those who is equipped with the necessary methodology, technical and cultural base and with an awareness of ethical issues for their prospective field research. |
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The Department provides the students with an ability to study the details and dynamics of cultural phenomena; an ability to perceive and interpret the characteristics of Turkish culture as well as of different ones, with respect to their geographical conditions, historical processes and dynamics of change. |
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The Department provides individuals with a perception and awareness towards the problems of the country and the world; with a high level of social responsibility, an advanced level of written and oral communication skills; it guides individuals who can take advantage of the sources of information from outside the discipline in the framework of a spirit of life-long learning; and those who can pursue a professional and personal development of life, with a heartfelt joy of living. |
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