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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| ARCHAEOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | AR155 |
| Name | Introduction to Mesopotamian Archeology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 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 | Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Introduction to Mesopotamian cultures and archeology that will be studied for four years
Course Content
Along with the geographical and geomorphological features of Mesopotamia, Mesopotamian excavation and research history, the period from the oldest period to the Obeyd period is being studied.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the geography of Mesopotamia. |
| LO02 | It explores the history of excavation and research in Mesopotamia. |
| LO03 | Evaluates settlements and finds from the earliest times in Mesopotamia. |
| LO04 | Discusses issues related to Paleolithic, Epipaleolithic and pre-pottery Neolithic periods. |
| LO05 | Interpret the cultures in the Neolithic periods. |
| LO06 | Analyze all stages of Halaf culture. |
| LO07 | Distinguishes similarities and differences with cultures in Anatolia in the same period. |
| LO08 | Discusses all the developments until the Chalcolithic Age. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geographical and geomorphological features of Mesopotamia | Literature research | |
| 2 | Excavation and research history in Mesopotamia | Reading the recommended publications | |
| 3 | Paleolithic finds in Mesopotamia | Discussion of the given publications | |
| 4 | Epipaleolithic cultures | Literature research | |
| 5 | Epipaleolithic finds | Literature research | |
| 6 | Aceramic Neolithic settlements | Reading the found publications | |
| 7 | Aceramic Neolithic settlements and architecture | Reading a publication | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Quantification and consideration | |
| 9 | Aceramic Neolithic settlements continue | Literature research | |
| 10 | Hassuna culture and settlements | Reading the publications that should be read | |
| 11 | Hassuna pottery | Criticism of the publications read | |
| 12 | Samarra culture and settlements | Homework topic selection | |
| 13 | Samarra pottery | Discussion of the publications | |
| 14 | Halaf culture | Final control of homework and discussion of shortcomings | |
| 15 | Halaf pottery | Homework submission | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Quantification and consideration | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Quantification and consideration |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||