Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ARK-23-211PREHİSTORYA -IIElective126
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
1General information about Prehistory and Paleolithic Age explain concepts and research history.
2Cultural development in the Lower Paleolithic can determine.
3Cultural development in the Middle Paleolithic can determine.
4Cultural development in the Upper Paleolithic can determine.
5Distinction between Epipalaeolithic and Mesolithic Ages can do.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
No Prerequisites
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction, Paleolithic Term
2Paleolithic Archeology Research History
3Geological Age Chart and Australopithecus
4African Lower Paleolithic Age and Early Migrations
5Asian and European Lower Paleolithic Age
6Middle Paleolithic and Neanderthalle
7Middle Paleolithic Burial Practices
8Midterm
9Symbolism in the Middle Paleolithic
10Transition from the Middle Paleolithic to the Upper Paleolithic
11Upper Paleolithic
12Upper Paleolithic
13End of Paleolithic Age and Transition to Mesolithic and Epipaleolithic Age
14End of Paleolithic Age and Transition to Mesolithic and Epipaleolithic Age
15Mapping Prehistoric Finds
16Final exam
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
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination11515
Attending Lectures1510150
Individual Study for Mid term Examination212
Individual Study for Final Examination12525
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)193
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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