| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Know the basic concepts of archaeology.
- Identify the cultural and historical characteristics of Anatolian civilizations.
- Interpret the artistic objects created by Anatolian cultures according to the needs of a museum or research organization and apply the practical knowledge required.
- Analyze and explain the development processes and stages of ancient cities through research on these sites.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course examines the political and cultural life of the Anatolian Plateau, which hosted various civilizations and cultures from approximately 10,000 BCE to 400 CE. The course explores in depth the shaping of settlements, the evolution of civilizations, and the cultural legacies they left behind. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Overview of Anatolian civilizations, methods of archaeology |
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2nd Week |
Interaction of archaeology with other sciences, definition, general chronology, early cultures |
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3rd Week |
Paleolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Early Bronze Ages |
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4th Week |
Assyrian Trade Colonies period |
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5th Week |
Early Hittite Kingdom period |
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6th Week |
Foundation of the Hittite Kingdom and Hittite civilization |
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7th Week |
Urartian and Phrygian civilizations |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Ancient regions in Anatolia |
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10th Week |
Lydian civilization |
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11th Week |
Persian civilization |
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12th Week |
Colonization of Western Anatolia, relations between the Greeks and Anatolia |
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13th Week |
Alexander the Great's campaign in Anatolia, Hellenistic culture |
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14th Week |
Roman period and art |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Akurgal, E. (2016). Ancient civilizations and ruins of Turkey. Phoenix Yayınevi.
Akurgal, E. (2024). Anadolu Uygarlıkları (4th ed.). Phoenix Yayınevi.
Akurgal, E. (2002). Anadolu kültür tarihi. TÜBİTAK. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Assignment |
1 |
15 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Total Work Load | 144 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.8 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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