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| Code | AR248 |
| Name | Burial Customs in Prehistory |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BAKİYE EDENS |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. BAKİYE EDENS
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Öğr. Gör. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
Examining funerary traditions from the burial practices carried out by communities living in prehistoric Anatolia. One goal of scientific prehistory is studying by means of graves the kinds and purposes of people's behavior in the past, before the period when people left written evidence.
Course Content
The course addresses Anatolian funerary traditions long before the existence of writing and the prehistoric roots of today's traditions, which Anatolian people developed about death, in connection with social and cultural structures and links with neighboring regions.
Course Precondition
Must have been chosen by five or more students.
Resources
Assigned sources should be read
Notes
Assigned sources should be read
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the definition and terminology related to different kinds of burial practices in the world generally. |
| LO02 | Understands burial practices and traditions of societies in the earliest periods (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Early Bronze Age). |
| LO03 | Understands interpretations of when people became aware of death (concepts of religion, spirit, divinity). |
| LO04 | Understands inferences of belief, social structure and economic conditions from burial practices during the indicated periods. |
| LO05 | Understands the wide variety of explanations for burial position, in the sense of tradition. |
| LO06 | Understands that reasons for change of burial practices may parallel changes of society. |
| LO07 | Interprets the structure of society from the goods found in graves. |
| LO08 | Assesses Anatolian burial traditions in prehistoric periods. |
| LO09 | Understands the kinds of behavior vis-a-vis death in past societies in the lands surrounding Anatolia. |
| LO10 | Interprets, in terms of interactions and differences, burial practices particularly in prehistory in the context of Anatolia and neigboring societies. |
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. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the social and practical knowledge acquired in the professional field in the best way. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts theoretical and applied archaeological research. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Improves himself/herself by evaluating his/her achievements related to his/her field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the awareness of lifelong learning and research. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Manages the learning needs and processes of the employees he/she is responsible for. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively share their knowledge and skills in the field with experts and non-experts and institutions. | |
| 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 | Presentation, concepts, explanations, temporal limits of the subject. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Earliest evidence for distinguishing the dead. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Diversity of funerary traditions according to location (inside or outside, distant or near the residence). | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | First traces of burials and individuals orient. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Procedures before burial. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Chronology of single, collective, primary, secondary burials. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Trends toward monumentality and its reasons. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Interpretation based on burial goods. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Earliest known burials in Anatolia. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Types of prehistoric graves in Anatolia. | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Funerary traditions in Anatolia and neighboring regions (Palaeolithic- Mesolithic). | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Funerary traditions in Anatolia and neighboring regions (Neolithic- Chalcolithic). | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Funerary traditions in Anatolia and neighboring regions (Early Bronze Age). | The recommended article will be read. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Review for the final exam. | Subjects of the term should be reviewed-final exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams. | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams. | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | ||