The Department of Anthropology has been accredited by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Language History-Geography Education Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Commission (FEDEK)*.
*FEDEK, FEF programs have been recognized by the Higher Education Council (YÖK) as national quality assurance institutions.
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Program Learning Outcomes and Teaching Objectives are presented below in accordance with FEDEK criteria:
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
P.L.O. 1. Acquires the basic terms, theoretical point of views and the historical evolution of anthropology.
P.L.O. 2. Gains insight into the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields.
P.L.O. 3. Possess knowledge about conducting ethnographic study, which is the basic research method of anthropology, and designs fieldwork accordingly.
P.L.O. 4. Formulates questions and evaluates research findings through analytical, critical and creative thinking by utilizing the knowledge and skills of anthropology.
P.L.O. 5. Demonstrates adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and acts in accordance with these values.
P.L.O. 6. Identifies social problems and develops social projects using anthropological theory and research methods.
P.L.O. 7. Effectively utilizes current databases, information resources, and information technologies.
P.L.O. 8. Designs interdisciplinary studies and participates in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology.
P.L.O. 9. Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality.
P.L.O. 10. Acquires the ability to think, read, write and orally express English at an academic level.
PROGRAM TEACHING OBJECTIVES
T.O.1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical perspectives within the discipline of anthropology.
T.O.2. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing fundamental research methods within anthropology, with a particular emphasis on analyzing or designing ethnographic studies.
T.O.3. Achieve mastery of the fundamental principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
T.O.4. Explore the concept of culture using diverse research techniques and develop an unbiased researcher perspective.
T.O.5. Consider ethical values in examining diverse cultures and behave accordingly.
T.O.6. Design interdisciplinary studies and draw theoretical and empirical benefits from other branches of the social sciences.
T.O.7. Develop skills in presentation and communication in English, while also honing mastery in academic writing style.
T.O.8. Cultivate a sense of social responsibility and actively demonstrate this awareness both in social projects and everyday life.