AR165 Excavation and Research Methods in Archeology I

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code AR165
Name Excavation and Research Methods in Archeology I
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester 1. 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 Öğr. Gör. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Comprehending the relationships between (1) the ways in which archaeological sites form, (2) research questions, (3) appropriate methods and techniques for finding and excavating sites.

Course Content

Basic concepts and goals of archaeology; geomorphological, taphonomic, anthropogenic and other factors in archaeological site formation; different approaches to discovery and excavation of different kinds of sites.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Articles will be assigned as appropriate and available, to support lectures

Notes

Articles will be assigned as appropriate and available, to support lectures


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands basic procedures and goals of archaeology
LO02 Understands natural and human forces of site formation
LO03 Understands the concepts of archaeological stratigraphy, context and assemblage
LO04 Understands different methods of archaeological site discovery
LO05 Distinguishes excavation methods and techniques suitable for different kinds of archaeological sites
LO06 Understands different specialist required for excavation and analysis of prehistoric sites


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the basic knowledge of archaeology and advanced applied knowledge. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains advanced knowledge, scientific results and problems related to scientific and application areas of archaeology. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses all the skills gained in the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity in line with national and universal needs. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective. 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Records archaeological data visually and verbally using technological tools. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility in field studies (excavations and surveys) and projects in archaeological sites. 5
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Makes individual and team work in the laboratory environment where archaeological data are evaluated in written and visual form. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Continuously improves himself/herself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic and cultural fields within his/her professional and individual development. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To be able to share information about the field with experts and non-experts using Turkish and foreign languages. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have professional and ethical responsibility.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Protects historical and cultural heritage.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Different kinds of archaeology and their goals the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
2 Archaeology and other disciplines the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
3 Legal aspects of archaeological fieldwork the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
4 Stratigraphy and how sites form (1) the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
5 Stratigraphy and how sites form (2) the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
6 Finding sites – surface survey techniques the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
7 Finding sites – remote sensing techniques the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam prepare for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Excavating archaeological sites – strategies and sampling the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
10 Excavating archaeological sites – stratigraphic contexts the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
11 Excavating archaeological sites – recording results the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
12 Description of finds – architecture and other immovable finds the assigned arrticle should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
13 Description of finds – artifacts the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
14 Conservation of finds and the archaeological site the assigned articles should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
15 Reports and displays of results the assigned articles should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
16 Term Exams prepare for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams prepare 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 08.05.2023 07:29