Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / ARCHAEOLOGY

History

Nevşehir University ,Faculty of Science and Arts was founded in accordance with the law numbered 5662 and dated 17th of May 2007.Nevşehir University ,Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Department of Archaeology has begun undergraduate education in 2010-2011 academic year. Language of instruction is Turkish.


Qualification Awarded

Students who complete all courses available in the program and get at least 2.00 grade point average out of 4.00 are given a bachelor’s degree in Archaeology.

Level of Qualification

Undergraduate

Specific Admission Requirements

In our country in order to enter a university it is necessary to be successful in university entrance examination. Entering an undergraduate program depends only on the point taken from this exam. Students, according to their points, send ÖSYM their preference form. ÖSYM is an institution operated by YÖK.ÖSYM after taking the forms put them into groups and put the students’ points in a top-down order. ÖSYM lists available programs and puts the students in one of the programs chosen. Foreign students can also be accepted to our universities according to results of an exam called YOS. Necessary documents needed to register: 1-High school or an equivalent diploma 2-ÖSYM student placement exam result


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

In Turkish higher education institutions, evaluation of previous collage credit process is in its beginning phase. So, in Nevşehir University evaluation of previous collage credit in all departments has not begun yet.But exemption exams are being held for some courses such as English and Computer at the beginning of each academic term. Students who are considered of having the expected learning outcomes are exempt from these lessons.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In Archaeology department in order to get an undergraduate academic degree students have to pass all obligatory and optional courses(in total 240 ECTS) and get an average point of 2.00 out of 4.00.

Profile of The Programme

The basic objective of the archaeology department is to train graduates who have the ability of defining, explaining, applying, deciding and teaching basic principles of general archaeology and three sub-departments(Classical Archaeology, Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology, Prehistory), have the ability of working on archaeological excavations and have all authority and responsibilities provided by laws. Department of Archaeology carries it’s inner and outer activities and duties in the frame of it’s vision through rectorate which is a higher institution. Department of archaeology trains it’s students so that they will be employed in the field where archaeology is used. Partners which department of archaeology is expected to interact with or interacts with can be summarized as; TUBİTAK,General Directorate of Foundations, The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and museums and other institutions operated by this Ministry, universities, municipalities, reserch institutes, institutions, graduates, Association of Archaeologists. Our department is trying to train our students in the best way with its academicians and research assistants. In our department some BAP supported projects are being carried .These projects creates a positive athmosphere for our students. Some successful and volunteer students are given opportunities to work in research labs. and they are encouraged to be academicians.


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
PO-8 Use at least one foreign language to follow new information in their field and to communicate with their colleagues
PO-9 Make inner and interdisciplinary team works happen
PO-10 Make effective introduction of their fields
PO-11 Have lesson materials including up to date information depending on acquired proficiencies in archaeology, applied equipments, methods and techniques used in field work, advanced theoretic and applied knowledge supported in other resources
PO-12 Use ,analyse and apply theoretic and applied knowledge acquired in archaeology in the field of education, research and public service
PO-13 Work independently and individually to solve complicated and unpredictable problems or take responsibility as a group member. arrange activities for development of those who work under their responsibilities ,plan personal and institutional development according to knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology field.
PO-14 Inform relevant people and institutions and convey their thoughts, presents solution suggestions for the problems faced in theoretic and applied ways ,share this data with relevant or irrelevant people and institutions in the related field using several ways of communication
PO-15 Carry out some social, cultural and artistic activities in archaeology field.
PO-16 Pay regard to ethical values in the process of science and archaeology
PO-17 Support universality of social and cultural rights in archaeology, gain social justice consciousness, protect cultural and historical heritage
PO-18 Act considering the fact that archaeological cultural heritage is the common heritage of mankind.
PO-19 Students continue life-long learning.

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19
1- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. X
1- Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. X
2-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. X
1- Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. X
2- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. X
3- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project. X
1- Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. X
2- Determine learning needs and direct the learning. X
3- Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
1- Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. X
2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. X
3- Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. X
4- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. X
5- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. X
1- Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. X
2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. X

In general, employment opportunities of our graduates can be listed as; TUBİTAK,General Directorate of Foundations, The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and museums and other institutions operated by this Ministry, universities, municipalities(KUDEB, directorate of technical Works),private sector, constructional projects that requires national and international heritage management, research projects (as a freelance archaeologist) and public institutions. Graduates of this program ,provided that they get required points,can be appointed to some public institutions as officials

Access to Further Studies

Candidates who successfully complete the program can have education in graduate programs provided that they get pass grade from ALES and have adequate level of proficiency in a foreign language.


Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK165 NEOLITHIC PERIOD IN ANATOLIA I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
ARK169 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY I 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 5
ARK167 ARCHAEOLOGICAL DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION I 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
ARK 161 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
AİT 101 ATATüRK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
ARK 199 HISTORY OF SCIENCE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory
ARK163 ARCHAEOLOGY OF GEOMETRIC AND ARCHAIC PERIODS I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
TDE101 TURKISH LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
YDB 101 FOREIGN LANGUAGE (ENGLISH) I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
Total:
 30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK164 NEOLITHIC PERIOD IN ANATOLIA II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 198 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY II 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 5
ARK162 ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION AND RESEARCH METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
ARK 168 ARCHAEOLOGICAL DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION II 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
AİT 102 ATATüRK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
ARK166 ARCHAEOLOGY OF GEOMETRIC AND ARCHAIC PERIODS II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
TDE102 TURKISH LANGUAGE II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
YDB 102 FOREIGN LANGUAGE (ENGLISH) II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
Total:
 30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 257 ANATOLIAN PERSIAN ARCHAEOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 265 CHALCOLITHIC PERIOD IN ANATOLIA I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 261 EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN CULTURES I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 269 CLASICAL PERIOD ARCHAEOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 253 PREHISTORIC AEGEAN ARCHAEOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
SCHV3 Pool of Elective Course 3 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 6
Total:
 26

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 254 ANATOLIAN PERSIAN ARCHAEOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 264 CHALCOLITHIC PERIOD IN ANATOLIA II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 268 CLASICAL PERIOD ARCHAEOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 250 AEGEAN ARCHAEOLOGY (THIRD-SECOND MILLENNIUM BC) 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
SCHV4 Pool of Elective Course 4 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 6
Total:
 22

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 393 AKKADIAN LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory
ARK 395 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHEOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory
ARK363 EARLY BRONZE AGE ANATOLIAN ARCHAEOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
ARK367 HELLENISTIC PERIOD ARCHAEOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 5
ARK 365 CLASSICAL SCULPTURE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 5
ARK361 MESOPOTAMIAN ARCHAEOLOGY (THIRD MILLENNIUM BC) 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
SCHV5 Pool of Elective Course 5 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 9
Total:
 27

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 394 AKKADIAN LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory
ARK 396 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHEOLOGY II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory
ARK368 HELLENISTIC PERIOD ARCHAEOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 5
ARK 370 C 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
ARK396 ARCHAEOLOGY OF SYRIA-PALESTINE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SCHV6 Pool of Elective Course 6 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 9
Total:
 21

7. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK425 ANATOLIAN IRON AGE I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 5
ARK421 READINGS IN ARCHAEOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 491 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory
ARK429 MUSEUM AND MUSEOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 5
ARK423 ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 5
SCHV7 Pool of Elective Course 7 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 12
Total:
 31

8. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK424 ANATOLIAN IRON AGE II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 5
ARK494 READINGS IN ARCHAEOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
ARK 496 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory
ARK426 ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SCHV8 Pool of Elective Course 8 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 12
Total:
 24

Pool of Elective Course 3

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 233 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF ANATOLIA - I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
ARK 263 PHOTOGRAPHY IN ARCHAEOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional
BKE 201 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES I 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
ARK 223 MYTHOLOHGY OF ANCIENT NEAR EAST 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK271 HUMAN VARIATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
ARK 267 INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional
ARK 281 SEMINAR - I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 5

Pool of Elective Course 4

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 234 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF ANATOLIA - II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK 266 ARCHAIC ARCHITECTURE II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 0
BKE 102 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES II 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK 262 EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN CULTURES II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 4
ARK 298 ARCHEOLOGY OF LATE ANTIQUITY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional
ARK 282 SEMINAR II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 5
ARK 226 GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3

Pool of Elective Course 5

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK391 ARCHAEOLOGICAL RAW MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4
ARK 325 CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 3
ARK377 LATIN I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 3
ARK 371 NUMISMATIC I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4
ARK341 ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN POTTERY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 3
ARK 383 SEMINAR - III 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 3

Pool of Elective Course 6

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 338 EXPERIMENTAL ARCHEOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional
ARK 314 ETHNOARCHAEOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK378 LATIN II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK 398 EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK 366 ANATOLIAN ARCHAEOLOGY (SECOND MILLENNIUM BC) 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
ARK 362 MESOPOTAMIAN ARCHAEOLOGY (SECOND MILLENNIUM BC) 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
ARK 372 C 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
ARK 386 SEMINAR IV 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK 336 CAPPADOCIA IN PREHISTORIC TIMES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional

Pool of Elective Course 7

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 415 ANCIENT AGE PAINTING - I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
ARK 409 ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional
ARK 477 BYZANTINE HISTORY AND ART 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 5
ARK 435 CAPPADOCIA IN CLASSICAL PERIODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional
ARK 427 THEORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
ARK 413 NUMISMATIC III 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 3
ARK471 ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN GLYPTIC 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
ARK 481 SEMINAR - V 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6

Pool of Elective Course 8

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ARK 430 MESOPOTAMIAN ARCHAEOLOGY (FIRST MILLENNIUM BC) 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6
ARK476 MEDIEVAL CAPPADOCIA (BYZANTINE CULTURE AND ART ) 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6
ARK438 ROMAN PERIOD SCULPTURE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
ARK447 ROMAN PERIOD ARCHITECTURE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK 442 ROMAN POTTERY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional
ARK 422 C 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 3
ARK 482 SEMINAR - VI 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Every student must register for the lessons and must attend at least %70 of the lessons and %80 of applied courses in order to have final exams. Students are tested with one visa exam and one final exam for each course. Visa exam’s contribution(points get by some measurement tools such as homeworks, applied tests quizzes can be take into consideration as visa exam grades) to grade point average is %40 and final exam’s is %60. All exams are evaluated out of 100 points. It is necessary to take at least 45 points from final exams. Students who take (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) can pass the course. Those whose grades are (DC) and (DD) can also pass the course provided that they have at least 2.00 grade point average


Graduation Requirements

In order to get a bachelor’s degree one have to have at least 2.00 grade point average out of 4.00.

Mode of Study

Full time

Facilities

In our department education and training activities are carried by 1 professor, 5 Assistant Professors, 2 lecturers, 1 specialist and 3 research assistants ,in the classes with a capacity of 56 people and a projection. We also have a well equipped workshop-research lab. And a shared computer lab.Students of our deparment have the chance to use the labs that are open all day long.


Programme Director or Equivalent

Address. : Nevşehir University, Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Department of Archaeology 50300, NEVŞEHİR Web Address : http://arkeoloji.nevsehir.edu.tr Phone : 0-384-215 39 00 fax : 0-384-215 39 48 Head of departmen : Prof. Lütfü Gürkan GÖKÇEK Phone : 0-384-215 39 00 /1369 e-mail : gurkangokcek@nevsehir.edu.tr