Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Theoretical Archeology
Course Code: ARK342
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

History and development of archeology as a system. To define archaeological evaluation processes in the light of methods, approaches, and new interpretations.

Course Content

The aim of archeology, Definition, New models in definition, Methods and intellectual developments in Archeology, Traditional Archeology * New Archeology (Process Archeology) and Post-Process Archeology will be analyzed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Emre ERDAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To evaluate the history of archeology from a theoretical point of view.
2.To be able to observe the change in the theoretical framework of archeology and the problems it poses.
3.Discussion of the views and work of major theorists in archeology.
4.Comprehending the principles required for archaeological ethics and science practice.
5.Understanding the effects of political and economic history on the development of the discipline of archeology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çilingiroğlu Ç. ve P.N. Özgüner 2015 Değişen Arkeoloji: Teorik Arkeoloji Grubu Türkiye Bildirileri. İstanbul. Ege Yayınları.
2.Erdoğu, B. 2008 Arkeoloji-Teori-Politika. İstanbul.
3.Erdur O. ve G. Duru (derleyenler) Arkeoloji: Niye? Nasıl? Ne İçin? Istanbul: Ege Yayınları.
4.Renfrew C. ve P. Bahn 2013 Arkeoloji: Anahtar Kavramlar. Çev. S. Somuncuoğlu, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
5.Özdoğan, M. 2006 Arkeolojinin Politikası ve Politik Bir Araç Olarak Arkeoloji. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
6.Trigger, B. 2007 A History of Archeological Thought. Cambridge
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The aim of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of Archeology
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Beginning of Scientific Methods in Archeology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Archaeological and Anthropological Culture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social Archeology: Organizational Processes of Societies
Week 6 - Theoretical
New (Processual) Archeology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Post-Processual Archaeology
Week 8 - Theoretical
Marxist Archeology
Week 9 - Theoretical
Public Archeology
Week 10 - Theoretical
Environmental Archeology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cognitive Archeology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Relational Archaeology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Feminist Archeology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current Problems of Archeology.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140228
Individual Work110111
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026