Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| ARCHAEOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | AR131 |
| Name | Introduction of the Mesopotamian Archaeology |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the pre-history of Mesopotamia, which is an important region of Near Eastern Archaeology.
Course Content
The introduction of the first settlements in Mesopotamia and the beginning of the first civilizations are described.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | interprets the boundaries and geomorphology of Mesopotamia |
| LO02 | Understands the Paleolithic and epipalaeolithic settlements. |
| LO03 | Distinguishes Hassuna culture. |
| LO04 | Describe the culture of Samarra. |
| LO05 | List the Halaf culture and the development of cultures. |
| LO06 | Interpret Ubeid culture. |
| LO07 | Evaluate the Uruk cultures. |
| LO08 | The Uruk Periods recognize works of art and their style. |
| LO09 | Understands the developments in the birth of civilization. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where is Mesopotamia. What is its geological and geomorphological characteristics. | Offering supplementary books, articles and materials | |
| 2 | By the writings of ancient writers and medieval travelers, Mesopotamia | Proposal of related material | |
| 3 | History of Mesopotamian research and excavation | Proposal of related material | |
| 4 | Palaeolithic and Epipalaeolithic periods of Mesopotamia | Proposal of related material | |
| 5 | Hassuna period and culture | Proposal of related material | |
| 6 | Samarra period and culture | Proposal of related material | |
| 7 | Introduction to Halaf culture | Proposal of related material | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | An overview | |
| 9 | Halaf culture and spreading areas | Proposal of related material | |
| 10 | Introduction to Ubeid culture | Proposal of related material | |
| 11 | Ubeyd culture and spreading areas | Proposal of related material | |
| 12 | Introduction to Uruk culture | Proposal of related material | |
| 13 | Uruk architecture | Proposal of related material | |
| 14 | Uruk period depicted works of art | Proposal of related material | |
| 15 | An overview | Repeat of images | |
| 16 | Term Exams | An overview | |
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |