Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Anatolia in the Ancient Sources I
Course Code: ARKE615
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Anatolia in the light of the written sources of the ancient world, political, military, social and religious structure will be examined.

Course Content

The ancient writers, will reflect on works related to Anatolia.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learned ancient history of Anatolia.
2.Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic regions and cities will be learned.
3.Will learn the geography of western Anatolia in the antiquity.
4.Contribute to students use of theoretical studies of the ancient sources.
5.Ancient Anatolian political, military, social and religious structure of the identification and interpretation of scientific methods and skills gained adherence to ethical values.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Examined the work of Homer’s Iliad.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Examined the work of Homer’s Odysseus.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Anatolian gods studied the works of Hesiodos.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examined the Lydian Kingdom in the Heredotus.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Examined the Persians in the Heredotus.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Examined the archaic Ionian region in the Heredotus
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examined the archaic Ionian region in the Heredotus
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
MIDTERM EXAM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examined the archaic Carian region in the Heredotus.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examined the Alabanda ancient city in the Heredotus
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examined the Anatolia in the Ksenephon Anabasis.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Anatolia and Persian satraps examined the work of Ksenephon Hellenica.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examined the Ionian region in the Arrianos, Anabasis.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examined the Carian region in the Arrianos, Anabasis.
Week 15 - Theoretical
Examined the Troas, Aiolis, Lydia and Lykia regions in the Strabon Geography.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment50420
Reading100550
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026