Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | ARK-23-111 | PREHİSTORYA -I | Elective | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
Prehistory and Definition, Prehistoric Chronology, Neolithic and Chalcolithic
Ages, the beginning of Prehistory research, Prehistoric in the World
Distribution of Cultures, Paleolithic fossil people and technologies
will be examined and the Prehistoric Age settlements in Anatolia
will be examined. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Prof. Dr. Bahattin ÇELİK |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | General information about Prehistory and Paleolithic Age
explain concepts and research history. | 2 | Cultural development in the Lower Paleolithic
can determine. | 3 | Cultural development in the Middle Paleolithic
can determine. | 4 | Cultural development in the Upper Paleolithic
can determine. | 5 | Distinction between Epipalaeolithic and Mesolithic Ages
can do. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
No Prerequisites |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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Course Contents |
1 Neolithic and Chalcolithic Ages
2 Prehistoric settlements in Southeastern Anatolia Region
3 Prehistoric settlements in the Eastern Anatolia Region
4 Prehistoric settlements in the Central Anatolia Region
5 Prehistoric settlements in the Mediterranean Region
6 Prehistoric settlements of the Black Sea Region
7 Aegean Region prehistoric settlements
8 midterm exam
9 Prehistoric Architecture
10 Prehistoric Economy and Social Structure
11 Prehistoric art
12 Stone Tool Technology
13 Graves, burial gifts and burial customs
14 Environmental background
15 Preparation for the final exam
16 Final Exam |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction, Paleolithic Term | | | 2 | Paleolithic Archeology Research History | | | 3 | Geological Age Chart and Australopithecus | | | 4 | African Lower Paleolithic Age and Early Migrations | | | 5 | Asian and European Lower Paleolithic Age | | | 6 | Middle Paleolithic and Neanderthalle | | | 7 | Middle Paleolithic Burial Practices | | | 8 | Midterm | | | 9 | Symbolism in the Middle Paleolithic | | | 10 | Transition from the Middle Paleolithic to the Upper Paleolithic | | | 11 | Upper Paleolithic | | | 12 | Upper Paleolithic | | | 13 | End of Paleolithic Age and Transition to Mesolithic and Epipaleolithic Age | | | 14 | End of Paleolithic Age and Transition to Mesolithic and Epipaleolithic Age | | | 15 | Mapping Prehistoric Finds | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Isaac, G. (1989).The Archaeology of Human Origins, New York: Cambridge
University Press.
Lewis-Williams, D. (2004), The Mind in the Cave, London: Thames & Hudson.
Klein, R.G. (2009), The Human Career: Human Biological and Cultural Origins.
Chicago, University of Chicago Press.
Maringer, J. (2002). The Gods of Prehistoric Man: History of Religion, New York:
Cambridge University Press.
Stringer C., P. Andrews (2005), The Complete World of Human Evolution,
London: Times & Hudson. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Attending Lectures | 15 | 10 | 150 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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