Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

OSD FAKÜLTESİ / OSDARK 304 - ORTAK SEÇMELİ DERSLER BÖLÜMÜ

Code: OSDARK 304 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHEOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ORTAK SEÇMELİ DERSLER BÖLÜMÜ
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer PINAR ÇAYLI (pinarcayli@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the basic principles of archeology; to raise awareness of cultural heritage and archeology for the community.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the basic concepts of archeology. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of archeology; can use, analyze and apply in the fields of education, research and community service. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 It can act with the awareness that the archaeological cultural heritage is the common cultural heritage of humanity. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 By supporting the universality of social and cultural rights in the field of archeology, they can gain awareness of social justice and protect historical and cultural heritage. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 Demonstrate various social, cultural and artistic activities in the field of archeology. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course covers the definition of archeology, the stages of archeology becoming a science, recognizing other sciences that contribute to archeology, dating methods and chronology.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction of archaelogy and its terminology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
2 History of archaeology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
3 Archaeology in the Ottoman Empire and Osman Hamdi Bey Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
4 Atatürk and archaelogy; Archaeological work in Turkey Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
5 Material culture, archaeological culture and the extent of archaeology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
6 Interdisciplinary studies in archaeology Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
7 Human, culture and society Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
8 mid-term exam
9 From tribes to cities and civilization Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
10 Archaeology as a way of thinking Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
11 Bringing Our Cultural Heritage to the Society Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
12 Cultural Heritage and the State Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
13 Seeking Solutions to Today's Problems in the Past Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
14 The Place of Archeology in the Globalizing World Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
15 Who Owns the Past? Slide show, explanation of terms, subject expression and question-answer,brain-storming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Özdoğan, M. (2011). 50 Soruda Arkeoloji. İstanbul: Bilim ve Gelecek Kitaplığı.
2 Güvenç, B. (1999). İnsan ve Kültür. İstanbul:Remzi Kitabevi.
3 Braidwood. R. J. (1995). Tarihöncesi İnsan. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
4 Renfrew, C.- Bahn, P.G. (1996). Archaeology, Theories, Methods and Practice. London.
5 Özdoğan, M. (2006). Arkeolojinin Politikası ve Politik Bir Araç Olarak Arkeoloji. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
6 Özdoğan, M. (2011). Arkeolojik Kazılar Bilimsel Çalışma Mı? Toprak Hafriyatı Mı?. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Computer, Projector

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 1 10
5.Report 16 1 20
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 40

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 6 12
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 6 12
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 8 8
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90