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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 Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	2	28
Reading	8	0	1	8
Individual Work	1	0	4	4
Midterm Examination	1	4	1	5
Final Examination	1	7	1	8
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				53

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10
OÇ-1	4	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4
OÇ-6	4	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4

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