Information
Code | AR466 |
Name | Prehistoric Pastoralist and Agricultural Communities of Eastern Europe |
Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
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 Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. BAKİYE EDENS (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |