AR351 Ethnoarchaeology I

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code AR351
Name Ethnoarchaeology I
Semester 5. 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 Goal

Introducing to the students the concept that we can find intrepretations of past human behaviors by observing human behaviors today and preparing the students for future studies about which they can evaluate error as well as truth

Course Content

The course will first explain applications of ethnographic and ethnological studies in archaeology, their theoretical and methodological foundations, and their contribution to the solution of archeological problems. The difference between ethnoarchaeology and ethnography, ethnology and, indirectly, anthropology will be clarified in the class, and the students will be taught archaeology's view points in examining and explaining ethnoarchaeological field work and its results.

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 Explains the connection between archaeology and ethnography.
LO02 Assesses ethnoarchaeology in Turkey.
LO03 Applies ethnoarchaeological methods in archaeological excavations.
LO04 Understands ethnoarchaeological studies carried out in Turkey.
LO05 Compares ethnoarchaeological studies in Turkey and in other countries.
LO06 Estimates the distribution of the characteristics of societies based on cross-cultural comparisons.
LO07 Explains the need for ethnoarchaeology within the stages of its development.
LO08 Understands the appropriate application of ethnoarchaeology in archeology.
LO09 Developes theories for archaeological explanations.
LO10 Decides the kind of analogy suitable for theories developed in research.
LO11 Proposes ideas about the population of archaeological societies from finds.
LO12 Explains archaeological sites in spatial terms from the finds.


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. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. 4
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.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Records archaeological data visually and verbally using technological tools.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility in field studies (excavations and surveys) and projects in archaeological sites.
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. 2
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.
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. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have professional and ethical responsibility.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Protects historical and cultural heritage. 5
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Presentation of the lesson. Relationship of ethography, ethnology and archaeology I. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
2 Relationship of ethography, ethnology and archaeology II. Topic selection for the end of the semester. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
3 Difference between ethnoarchaeology and ethnography. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
4 Comparisons of cultures I. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
5 Comparisons of cultures II. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
6 Beginning and development of ethnoarchaeology. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
7 A brief history for ethnoarchaeology. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Theory and analogy formation I. Topic selection for the end of the semester. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
10 Theory and analogy formation II. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
11 Evaluating forms and methods of ethnoarchaeological research I. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
12 Evaluating forms and methods of ethnoarchaeological research II. Or field practice. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Transforming human remains to archaeological context I. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
14 Transforming human remains to archaeological context II. Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
15 Quick review of themes. Or field practice Recommended articles will be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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