Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Archaeology I
Course Code: ARK101
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Definition of the science of Archaeology, history and terminology, explaining work methods, to create an infrastructure for other courses by providing information on major issues such as architecture, sculpture and ceramic art and also Greek religion, gods, and cults.

Course Content

The basic issues that constitute the foundation of the science of Archaeology and the consolidation of a large number of issues with visual examples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aslı SARAÇOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Ancient Anatolian and Greek history and the political, economic links
2.The history and development of Archaeology
3.Terminology of Archaeology and methods of study
4.The early history and development of ceramics
5.The initial stages and development of architectural history
6.The initial stages and development of statue history
Recommended or Required Reading
1.• C. Başaran, Arkeolojiye Giriş, Erzurum, 1998.
2.A. Erhat, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, İstanbul, 1984.
3.A. M. Mansel, Ege ve Yunan Tarihi, TTK Yayınları, Ankara, 1971.
4.Y. Er, Phoenix, Klasik Arkeoloji Sözlüğü, Yayınevi, Ankara, 2004.
5.E. Akurgal, Anadolu Uygarlıkları, İstanbul, 1988.
6.E. Akurgal, Anadolu Uygarlıkları: Görsel Anadolu Tarihi Ansiklopedisi, Görsel Yayınlar, 1982.
7.E. Akurgal, Anadolu Kültür Tarihi, Tübitak Yayınları, Ankara, 1999.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description of the course, scope, importance, relationship with other disciplines and explanation of methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts of god, cult, hero and heroine in the religion and mythology of ancient period
Week 3 - Theoretical
Twelve Olympians gods and cult area
Week 4 - Theoretical
( Ancient city terminology) and functions of civil and religious architectural structures such as bouleuterion, prytaneion, theatre, temple, stadium, library.
Week 5 - Theoretical
City Terminology in Ancient Period
Week 6 - Theoretical
Defination and Function of Agora, Forum and Stoa
Week 7 - Theoretical
Architectural Orders (Doric Order)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Architectural Orders (İonic Orders)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Architectural Orders (Corinth Orders)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Homer and Trojan War
Week 11 - Theoretical
Names and Functions and Forms of Ancient Vassel
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ancient Vassel Forms, Usage Areas and Description
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mixed Creatures and Demons
Week 14 - Theoretical
Mixed Creatures and Demons Description and Mythological legendery
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading8018
Individual Work1044
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)53
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026