GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY/ARK 101
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
Credits 2 ECTS 4
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Dr. Yalçın Kamış
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/senyurt
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  senyurt@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Having a common knowledge on archaeology as a science
Understanding the importance of archaeology
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Description, concept and importance of archaeology as a science
2. Week  The development of archaeology as a science
3. Week  Branches of archaeology
4. Week  Other sciences and archaeometry
5. Week  Dating methods in archaeology
6. Week  Chronology
7. Week  Archaeology and geography
8. Week  Archaeology and cultures
9. Week  Mid-term exam
10. Week  Methodologies in archaeological surveys
11. Week  Methodologies in archaeological excavations
12. Week  Methodologies in archaeological assessment
13. Week  Restoration and conservation in archaeology
14. Week  Archaeology and history
15. Week  Archaeology and philosophy
16. Week  Final exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  •C. Renfrew, P. Bahn, Archaeology: Theories Methods and Practice. Thames&Hudson, London 2000. •J. Macintosh, Arkeoloji, Tübitak Yayınları, 2001.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  No
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
14
2
28
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
15
15
 Final and Studying for Final
1
15
15
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
100
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4
 ECTS: 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Obtaining basic knowledge of archaeology.X
2Gaining the ability to interpret and evaluate theoretical knowledge in the discipline.X
3Being competent in applying technical knowledge in fieldwork.X
4Obtaining skills in identifying and analyzing the date, style and chronological issues of archaeological material.X
5Comparing and analyzing basic data of archaeology by developing relations: ceramics, architecture, sculpture and little findingsX
6Building relations with other disciplines such as History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology, Ancient Languages and Cultures, etc...X
7Building relations with other disciplines such as History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology, Ancient Languages and Cultures, etc...X
8Preserving archaeological material, promoting it in the society and evaluating it given the relation between tourism and environment.X
9Ability to use contemporary techniques and tools for archaeological applicationsX
10Becoming competent in research and consulting services in accordance with the notion of scientific objectivity, technological compatibility, and analytical thinking skills in order to contribute to the development of the discipline of Archaeology.X
11Guarding Anatolian historical heritage, promoting and preserving it.X
12Becoming able to carry out interdisciplinary research and observation in Archaeology.X
13Putting the theoretical and applicable knowledge in Archaeology to research and to public use.X
14Describes basic grammar rules of Turkish and a foreign language
15Interprets social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution