AR466 Prehistoric Pastoralist and Agricultural Communities of Eastern Europe

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code AR466
Name Prehistoric Pastoralist and Agricultural Communities of Eastern Europe
Semester 8. 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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS


Course Goal

The course introduces prehistoric farming and pastoralist societies in the Balkans, the Black Sea steppes, and the Caucasus. The course also examines connections between these societies and Central Asia, the rest of Europe and also Anatolia.

Course Content

The course surveys Holocene hunting-gathering societies in the Balkans and the western Eurasian steppelands. It then looks at the introduction and development of farming and herding economies in these same regions, and considers the effects of horse domestication on these economies. The course also examines the genetic, linguistic and archaeological evidence for migrations from the Pontic steppe into Anatolia, Central Asia and western Europe.

Course Precondition

Must have been chosen by five or more students

Resources

The assigned articles should be read.

Notes

The assigned articles should be read.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Introduces the Holocene hunting-gathering societies of eastern Europe.
LO02 Understands the beginning of farming in eastern Europe and Central Asia.
LO03 Understands the development of metallurgy in eastern Europe,
LO04 Understands domestication of the horse and its effects.
LO05 Introduces the origins of specialized pastoralism in Eurasian steppes.
LO06 Introduces the integration archaeological, genetic and linguistic evidence for migrations.
LO07 Understands Anatolia-Eurasian steppe relations in prehistory.


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 Introduction to the course - goals and overview the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
2 Geography and environment of southeastern Europe the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
3 Language, genetics and archaeology the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
4 Holocene hunting-gathering societies in southeastern Europe the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
5 First farmers in Greece and the Balkans the assigned chapters should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
6 Copper Age in the Balkans the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
7 First farmers in the Caucasus and Central Asia the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam study for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 First farmers and herders in the Pontic-Caspian steppe the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
10 Horse domestication and its consequences the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
11 Developed pastoralism in the Pontic-Caspian steppe the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
12 Bronze Age steppe cultures in Central Asla the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
13 Early Bronze Age cultures in the Causasus the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
14 Steppe migrations and the formation of Bronze Age Europe the asigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
15 Iron Age steppe cultures the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams study for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams study for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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