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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 Coordinator: 
Ayşe Hilal Tuztaş Horzumlu
Courses given by: 
Ayşe Hilal Tuztaş Horzumlu
Course Objectives: 
The main theme of this course is the nomads who have lived from the past to the present. Modern nomads in different parts of the world are examined from an anthropological perspective and their cultural importance is tried to be understood.
Course Content: 

The seminar addresses problems associated with the study of those nomadic peoples by critically reviewing anthropological, ethnographical, and historical literature and current methodological and theoretical approaches that have been applied to the study of nomads. Participants of the seminar will examine the definition of some controversial concepts of “nomadism”, “sedentarism” and “ transhumance”; review the current literature on how nomads have been explored in anthropological contexts, and discuss their history and origins. The study of recent nomads is crucial to understanding the dynamics of past nomadic lifestyles, reasons behind their migrations, patterns of migrations, and observing the manifestation of material culture in their daily lives.

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

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

 

Program Learning Outcomes

 

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Students learn the key terms and definitions related to nomadic life.

1,2,7

1,2

A

Learn the daily life and practices of nomads.

1,2,7,8

1,2

A

Obtain knowledge to compare groups living in various nomadic landscape.

1,2,4,6,7,8

1,2

A

Learn different migration types.

1,2,7,8

1,2

A

Gain awareness about-nature-animal- human relationship.

1,2,4,6,7,8

1,2

A

Obtain perspective to understand the relationship and strategies between nomadic and sedentary cultures.

1,2,4,6,7,8,9,10

1,2

A
 

 

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topic

Study Materials

1

Introduction

 

2

Definition of Nomadism

 

3

Nomadic Geographies

 

4

Type of nomadism (Nomadic Pastoralism, Semi-nomadism, Tanshumance,)

 

5

Human-nature-animal relationship

 

6

Subsistence and herding practices

 

7

Nomadic architecture and usage of space

 

8

Mid-term Students Presentation 

 

9

Political and social organization within the nomadic lifestyle

 

10

Migration and yearly activities

 

11

Daily life practices and material culture, weaving, etc.

 

12

Nomadism and Education

 

13

Healing Practices and Beliefs

 

14

Relationship of nomads with villagers and state and uncertainties, resilience of nomadic lifestyle.

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

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

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

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

Scoones , Ian (Ed.). 2023. Pastoralism, Uncertainty And Development.Practical Action Publishing.

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

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

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Exams

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Assessment

ASSESSTMENT

In-Term Studies

Number

Percentage

Mid-terms

1

30

Presentation

1

20

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

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

14

3

42

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

14

3

42

Mid Term

1

1

16

Final examination

1

2

25

Total Workload

 

 

125

Total Workload / 25 (h)

 

 

5

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5
 
 

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