Information Package / Course Catalogue
English For Archaeological Studies
Course Code: ARK128
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

The aim of this course is to enable students to learn and use accurately, consistently, and academically the fundamental concepts, terminology, and technical expressions employed in the discipline of Archaeology in both Turkish and English. The course focuses on the understanding of terminology related to chronology, stratigraphy, archaeological surveys and excavations, architecture, ceramic, stone, and metal finds, production technologies, as well as religion and burial practices. In addition, it aims to develop students’ ability to interpret archaeological literature accurately, follow scientific publications, and effectively employ professional terminology in both academic writing and oral communication..

Course Content

This course covers the introduction and explanation of the fundamental concepts and terminology used in the discipline of Archaeology. The course addresses key terms related to various subfields of archaeology, including stratigraphy, chronology, settlement archaeology, ceramic analysis, production technologies, architectural terminology, and burial practices. It aims to enable students to accurately understand archaeological literature, follow scientific publications, and use archaeological terminology correctly in an academic context. In addition, the course emphasises the impact of terminology on archaeological interpretation and scholarly communication.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental concepts and terminology used in archaeology.
2.To understand and accurately use the Turkish and English equivalents of archaeological terminology.
3.To develop a fundamental understanding of archaeological find groups, materials, and production technologies.
4.To accurately employ the terminology related to ceramic, stone, and metal artefacts in both Turkish and English.
5.To evaluate and use terminology related to archaeological architectural elements, burial traditions, and ritual practices within an academic context.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sevin, V. 1999, Arkeolojik Kazı Sistemi El Kitabı, İstanbul.
2.Ökse, A.T. 1993, Önasya Arkeolojisi Seramik Terimleri, İstanbul.
3.Carter, M. 1980, Archaeology, Dorset.
4.Kenyon, K. M. 1961, Beginning in Archaeology, Londra.
5.Atkinson, R. 1953, Field Archaeology.
6.Çambel, H., Arsebük, G. ve Kantman, S. 2005, Çok Dilli Arkeoloji Terimleri Sözlüğü, İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
7.Er, Y. 2012, Klasik Arkeoloji Sözlüğü, Phoenix, Ankara.
8.Ökse, A.T. 1993, Önasya Arkeolojisi Seramik Terimleri. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
9.Ökse, A.T. 2012, Önasya Arkeolojisinde Çanak Çömlek. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
10.Ökse, A.T. 2015, Arkeolojik Çalışmalarda Seramik Değerlendirme Yöntemleri. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
11.Özdoğan, M. 2016, 50 Soruda Arkeoloji, Bilim ve Gelecek Kitaplığı, İstanbul.
12.Özdoğan, M. 2019, Hammaddeden Ustalara, Tarihöncesinde Malzeme. İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları.
13.Renfrew, C. and Bahn P. 2017, Arkeoloji Kuramlar, Yöntemler ve Uygulama, (Çev.Gürkan Ergin), Homer Kitabevi.
14.Sevin, V. 1999, Arkeolojik Kazı Sistemi El Kitabı, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul.
15.Tanındı, O. 2005, Arkeo Sözcük Veritabanı, Ege Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to archaeological terminology; overview of the course content and scope
Week 2 - Theoretical
Early Humans and Lifeways: Cultural Evolution of Humanity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chronological Periods and General Archaeological Terminology from the Paleolithic to the End of the Iron Age
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of Archaeological Sites and Find Contexts
Week 5 - Theoretical
Stratigraphic Terminology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Archaeological Chronology and Dating Methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Auxiliary Disciplines of Archaeology and Interdisciplinary Studies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Archaeological Surveys and Excavations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Raw Material and Material Terminology
Week 10 - Theoretical
Architectural Terminology in Archaeology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ceramic Terminology in Archaeology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Terminology of Metal Finds in Archaeology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Stone Artifact Terminology in Archaeology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Terminology Related to Religion, Belief, Ritual, Cult, and Burial Traditions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz2%20
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading100110
Quiz1044
Midterm Examination1044
Final Examination1044
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
OÇ-2
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
OÇ-3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
OÇ-5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026