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| Code | AR341 |
| Name | Archeology of Babylon-Assyria |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 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. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The second millennium BC is to provide understanding of all aspects of Mesopotamian cultures.
Course Content
Mesopotamian cultures of the 2nd Millennium BC are covered in the course. In the lessons, İsin-Larsa, Old Babylonian, Old Assyrian, Middle Assyrian and Middle Babylonian periods are explained with political history, depiction art and architecture.
Course Precondition
Not available
Resources
Course material
Notes
E. Cancik-Kirschbaum 2020, Assurlular, Alfa yayınları.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Discusses the cultures of the Near Eastern societies in the 2nd Millennium BC. |
| LO02 | Interprets the political and cultural history of the region. |
| LO03 | Analyzes the art of depiction of Mesopotamia in the 2nd Millennium BC. |
| LO04 | Define religious and official architecture in Mesopotamia. |
| LO05 | This period establishes a relationship with the surrounding cultural sites through its small finds. |
| LO06 | Evaluates the cultural development in the 2nd Millennium BC Mesopotamia. |
| LO07 | This period explores the relationship of human environment in Mesopotamia. |
| LO08 | This period recognizes the civilizations with the states that ruled in Near Eastern. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains advanced knowledge, scientific results and problems related to scientific and application areas of archaeology. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. | 3 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have professional and ethical responsibility. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Protects historical and cultural heritage. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political situation in Mesopotamia after the Ur III period and the rise of the city of Isin | publication research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Information about the city state of Larsa | Reading recommended publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Foundation and political history of the Babylonian state | Criticism of publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Ancient Babylonian temples and architecture | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Old Babylonian palaces | Publication review on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Illustrated artworks and small finds from the Old Babylonian period | Reading the found publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Establishment of the system of trade colonies with Anatolia, the old Assyrian period, the establishment of the state, its political history | Reading a publication | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Assesment and evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Old Assyrian period architecture | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Small artworks depicted in the Old Assyrian period | Selection of publications to be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Foundation of the Middle Assyrian state and political history of the period | Criticism of the publications read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Depicted of art of the Middle Assyrian period | Homework topic selection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Middle Assyrian architecture | Discussion of bibliography | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | The arrival of the Kassites in Mesopotamia and their political history | Final control of homework and discussion about shortcomings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Dur Kurigalzu city and portrayal artworks of the period | Homework submission | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Assesment and evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Assesment and evaluation | 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 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||