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| Code | ARK003 |
| Name | Controversial Situations in Near Eastern Paleolithic |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 Instructor |
1 |
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 | ||