AR160 General Prehistory II

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
ARCHAEOLOGY PR.
Code AR160
Name General Prehistory II
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to different kinds of prehistoric complex societies in world prehistory.

Course Content

The course defines social complexity, and examines prehistoric examples of complex hunting-gathering societies, chiefdoms and early states.

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the concept of social complexity in archaeology
LO02 Understands how archaeologists identify different kinds of complex societies
LO03 Understands basic explanations for why prehistoric social complexity developed
LO04 Understands the ecological basis for complex hunting-gathering societies
LO05 Understands chiefdoms in prehistory
LO06 Understands the origin of states in the Old World
LO07 Understands the origin of states in the New World
LO08 Understands basic explanations for why early states developed


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the scientific results and problems of archaeology with advanced knowledge of scientific and application areas of archaeology. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains knowledge of scientific research methods and principles by accessing current course materials, practical course tools and materials of archaeology. 5
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the research methods and techniques applied in the field studies of archaeology. 5
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Reaches the level of professional competence to conduct scientific investigations and researches. 4
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To have knowledge about the application areas of archaeology and to interpret and apply the knowledge gained. 5
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To have scientific thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. To be able to use these skills in appropriate methods and techniques within the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses the social and practical knowledge acquired in the professional field in the best way. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducts theoretical and applied archaeological research. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary team work, develops application skills and uses these gains for community service. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member in solving problems related to the field. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains personal development by planning the work and scientific activities of himself/herself and team members. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Improves himself/herself by evaluating his/her achievements related to his/her field. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Have the awareness of lifelong learning and research. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Manages the learning needs and processes of the employees he/she is responsible for. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively share their knowledge and skills in the field with experts and non-experts and institutions. 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To be able to use information and communication technologies effectively and share solution proposals related to the field with individuals and institutions.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses documentation materials (plaster-latex copy mold materials, cameras, technical drawing and measurement materials, Gps space-based satellite navigation, level, theodolite, etc. devices), communication skills, information and information technologies at a professional level in individual and team work.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Students will be able to express their thoughts and feelings effectively both orally and in writing (European Language Portfolio B1 General Level).
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik In addition to professional development, it continuously improves itself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic, cultural and sports fields for its individual development.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Researches, interprets, solves problems related to the field, shares and publishes them with relevant institutions by considering ethical values.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Social complexity in prehistory Assigned chapters should be read
2 Hunter-gatherers of Australia Assigned chapters should be read
3 Jomon - complex hunter-gatherers of Japan Assigned chapters should be read
4 Origins of complex hunter-gatherers in Canada Assigned chapters should be read
5 Early farming and social complexity in North America Assigned chapters should be read
6 Prehistoric chiefdoms in Polynesia Assigned chapters should be read
7 Complex societies in Copper Age Europe Assigned chapters should be read
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 Origin of states - southwest Asia Assigned chapters should be read
10 Origin of states - Egypt and the Indus Assigned chapters should be read
11 Origin of states - China Assigned chapters should be read
12 Origin of states - Mesoamerica Assigned chapters should be read
13 Origin of states - Peru Assigned chapters should be read
14 'Seconary states' Assigned chapters should be read
15 Comparisons and conclusions Assigned chapters should be read
16 Term Exams
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


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 14.11.2022 10:07