ARK003 Controversial Situations in Near Eastern Paleolithic

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code ARK003
Name Controversial Situations in Near Eastern Paleolithic
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. BAKİYE EDENS


Course Goal / Objective

In this course, problems and controversies in the Paleolithic of the Near East will be explained to the students, and the role of ancillary sciences in archaeology will be taught.

Course Content

After briefly characterizing the Palaeolithic of the Near East, from about 1.8 million years ago to 9700 BC, the course will address problems and controversies important for human evolution. Archeometric techniques are very helpful for claryifying these controversies. Among the topic to be discussed are isotopic evidence for changing climatic conditions, application of archeometric dating techniques, documentation of fire and fire-related industries through microstratigraphy and archeometric techniques, bone chemistry as an indicator of diet, methods for identifying the season of occupation of a settlement, and other related topics. The course will emphasize the importance of archaeometry in comtemporary Palaeolithic archaeology.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

John J. Shea, 2015,Stone tools in the Paleolithic and Neolithic Near East : a guide, Cambridge : Cambridge University Press,

Notes

Resources to recommend during lectures.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The student understands the differences between the Palaeolithic and today in the geographic characteristics of the Near East
LO02 Understands the relationship between climatic conditions and plant communities of the Near East during the Palaeolithic
LO03 Understand the place of the Near East in the evolution and migration of species
LO04 Understands the isotopic evidence for changing climatic conditions during the Palaeolithic
LO05 Understands how dating techniques are applied to archeology
LO06 Understand the importance of application of microstratigraphy in archeology
LO07 Understands the contribution of chemical analysis to archeology
LO08 Understands the duration of Palaeolithic occupations identified by archaeometric methods


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have information about current research methods, to evaluate information 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to apply analytical methods
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to explain the results of information with information technology
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to do microscopic studies
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To gain the competence to work with people from different disciplines 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to participate in discussions about the archaeological findings and the formation of the archaeological lands in the excavation area and their relations with the environment 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to transfer the process and results of the studies to the researchers in different disciplines in national and international work environments. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to make archaeometric measurements of archaeological finds from the excavation areas and the archaeo-environmental features of soils with the help of nature and science 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Today's Near East geography and natural conditions Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
2 Natural conditions of the Near East during the Paleolithic Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
3 Paleolithic periods of Near East 1 Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
4 Paleolithic periods of Near East 2 Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
5 Evolution of species Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
6 Near East in the migration of species Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
7 general review Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Recommended sources and kept notes should be used. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 isotopic evidence and changing climatic conditions of the Palaeolithic Near East Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
10 Application of archaeometric dating techniques 1 Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
11 Application of archaeometric dating techniques 2 Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
12 Microstratigraphy and archaeometric techniques in the documentation of Near Eastern Paleolithic fire and pyrotechnology Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
13 bone chemistry and Paleolithic diet of the Near East Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
14 identification of seasonal settlements by archaeometric methots Recommended articles should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
15 general discussion Recommended sources and kept notes should be used. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
16 Term Exams Term paper and presentation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams term paper preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 152
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 17.05.2024 11:24