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Course Code: 
ANT 445
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This course focuses on nomads and exploration of ancient nomads through analysis of recent nomadic societies across the world from an anthropological and archaeological point of view. The study of recent nomads is crucial in order to to understand the dynamics of past nomadic life style, reasons behind of their migrations, patterns of migrations and observe manifestation of material culture in their daily life.
Course Content: 

The seminar addresses problems associated with the study of those mobile people in archaeology by critically reviewing archaeological, anthropological, ethnographical, and historical literature and current methodological and theoretical approaches that have been applied to the study of nomads in archaeology. Participants of the seminar will examine the definition of some archaeologically controversial concepts of “nodamism”, “ sedantarism” and “ transhumance”; review the current literature of how nomads have been explored in archaeological contexts and discuss their history and origins. The course will be fostered with cross- disciplinary dialogues, lectures by guest speakers and documentary films.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion 4: Simulation 5: Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Multiple Choice C: Homework D: Fill in the blanks E: True or false F: Oral exam G: Portfolio

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1- Terms and definitions related to nomadic life

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,4

A,C

2-Learn daily life and practices of nomads

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

1,2,4

A,C

3- Obtain knowledge to compare groups living in various nomadic landscape

1,2,3,4,6,7,8

1,2,3,5

A,C

4-Obtain perspective to understand relationship and strategies between nomadic and sedentary cultures

1,2,3,4,5,7

1,2,3,5

A,C

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Definition of Nomadism

 

2

Nomads Landscape

 

3

Type of nomadism ( Nomadic Pastoralism;Tanshumance,Yayla)

 

4

Human-nature-animal relationship

 

5

Nomadism subsistence and shepherding

 

6

Nomadism architecture and usage of space

 

7

Political and social organization within nomadic lifestyle

 

8

Student Presentation

 

9

Family and relative relationships

 

10

Migration and yearly activities

 

11

Daily life practices and material culture

 

12

Time and space relation within nomadic life

 

13

Relationship of nomads with villagers and state

 

14

Settlement and types of dwellings

 
 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

-Barfield, Thomas J. 1993. The Nomadic Alternative. New Jersey: Englewood Cliffs.

-Eröz, Mehmet. 1991. Yörükler. İstanbul: TDAV Yayınları.

-Kâşgarlı Mahmut. 1972 Divanü Lûgat-it-Türk. Besim Atalay (Çev.). C. 1-6. Ankara: TDK Yayınları.

-Khazanov, Anatoly M. 1984. Nomads and The Outside World. Julia Crookenden (Çev.).U.S.A: The University of Wisconsin Press.

Additional Resources

-Barnard, Hans and Willeke Wendrich (Ed.). 2008. The Archaeology of Mobility Old World and New World Nomadism. USA: UCLA.

-Bates, Daniel G.1973. Nomads and Farmers: A Study of The Yörük Southeastern Turkey. Ann ArborThe University of Michigan.

-Beck, Lois. 1991. Nomad, A Year in The Life of a Qashqa’i Tribesman in Iran. USA:University of California Press.

-Cribb, Rojer. 1991. Nomads in Archaeology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

-Galaty, John G. ve Douglas L. Johnson (Ed.). 1990. “Introduction: Pastoral Systems in Global Perspective.” The World of Pastoralism: Herding System in Comparative Perspective. New York: The Guilford Press..

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Related boks, articles and documentaries

Assignments

Take home exam and presentation

Exams

Mid-term and final ezam

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

30

Presentation and Attendance

1

30

Final

1

40

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Main theories and concepts of social sciences in general and anthropology in particular, the physical and cultural development of humanity in the historical process, a wide spectrum of cultural patterns and archaelogical knowledge are understood and absorbed,

 

 

 

X

 

2

The ability to analyze current phenomena with an anthropological perspective and to think analytically and critically are acquired,

 

 

 

X

 

3

Good communication and written/oral expression skills are developed,

 

 

X

 

 

4

Acquires professional and social ethics, as well as an elevated sense of responsibility,

 

 

X

   

5

By studying the dynamics of a variety of cultural phenomena in detail, students become able to perceive and interpret the general features, geographical conditions, historical processes and dynamics of change in Turkish and other world cultures,

 

 

 

X

 

6

Establishes and builds on a wide perception and understanding of local and global issues and develops personally and professionally,

 

 

X

   

7

In accordance with Life Long Learning principles, students acquire the skill and vision to continuously seek to utilize knowledge and information from outside their fields of expertise; to make collaborations and and syntheses with their own respective repertoire of knowledge,

 

 

 

X

 

8

Students become able to spot social issues fit for anthropological research; acquire the methods, techniques and cultural equipment necessary for field work,

 

 

 

X

 

9

Their solo and team work skills, critical social gaze and scientifically and ethically responsible investigation abilities become augmented. 

 

 

 

X

 
 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

1

14

Mid-terms

1

7

7

Presentation Take home

1

3

3

Final examination

1

9

9

Total Work Load

   

75

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

3

ECTS Credit of the Course

   

5