AR169 Prehistoric Technologies I

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

Information

Code AR169
Name Prehistoric Technologies I
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 1. 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)


Course Goal / Objective

The goal of the course is comprehending the principles and evolutionary significance of chipped stone and related technologies of the Palaeolithic period.

Course Content

This course covers the development of Paleolithic technologies based on stone, bone and antler, and the relationship between technological development and the physical evolution of humanity.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Shea, J. 2019. Paleolitik ve Neolitik Yakın Doğu’da Taş Aletler. Doruk. Özdoğan, M. 2019. Hammaddeden Ustalara, Tarihöncesi Arkeolojisinde Malzeme. Arkeoloji ve Sanat.

Notes

Baker, J. 2019. Technology of the Ancient Near East. Routledge.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the history of technology and important turning points that lead to today's technology
LO02 Explains the relationship between the human modernization process and cultures
LO03 Understands the general terms related to chipped stone technology, and their meanings
LO04 Understands theoretically the varieties of Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic chipped stone technology
LO05 Recognizes Epipalaeolithic technologies and products.
LO06 Understands visually how a chipped stone tool was made.
LO07 Understands bone and antler technologies of the Palaeolithic
LO08 Understands technologies from other raw materials in the Palaeolithic
LO09 Infers characteristics of societies from tool technologies.


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. 4
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. 4
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.
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. 3
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.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Concerns of the course: technology and its history the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
2 Evolution and technology the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
3 Non-human technology today the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
4 Chipped stone technology – general terms, raw material, flaking mechanics the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
5 Chipped stone technology – Olduvan industry and techniques the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
6 Chipped stone technology – Acheulean industry and techniques the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
7 Chipped stone technology – prepared flake core technologies the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam study for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Chipped stone technology – Paleolithic typologies and “finished tools” the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
10 Chipped stone technology – blade industries the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
11 Chipped stone technology – analysis of tool use the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
12 Chipped stone technology – microliths and compound tools the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
13 Wood, bone and antler tools I the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
14 Wood, bone and antler tools II the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
15 Palaeolithic technologies - a brief summary the assigned article should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
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 8 8
Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload (Hour) 79
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,16
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.06.2024 09:25