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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| ARCHAEOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | AR364 |
| Name | Introduction to Ancient Anatolian Languages II |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | GC General Culture Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. RUKİYE AKDOĞAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the importance of written documents and the role of learning these writings in illuminating the history of Anatolia.
Course Content
Explains Hittite, one of the ancient Anatolian languages, written in cuneiform script. Evaluates the tablets recovered from Masat-Höyük.
Course Precondition
No
Resources
Sedat Alp, Hethitische Briefe aus Maşat - Höyük - 1991, Türk Tarih Kurumu Basımevi
Notes
Sedat Alp, Hitit Çağında Anadolu Çivi yazılı ve Hiyeroglif Yazılı Kaynaklar - 2011
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The letter in Maşathöyük explains the words and grammar on the tablets. |
| LO02 | Interprets the cuneiform Hittite tablets from Zile Maşathöyük. |
| LO03 | It refers to the subjects on the tablets unearthed from Maşathöyük. |
| LO04 | Explains the correspondence between the Hittites and contemporary countries. |
| LO05 | Presents the subjects and sections of Hittite letters. |
| LO06 | Explains similar words that have survived from the Hittites to the present day. |
| LO07 | Explains the traditions and customs that have survived from the Hittites to the present day. |
| LO08 | Shows determinatives and numbers in cuneiform letters. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the basic knowledge of archaeology and advanced applied knowledge. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains advanced knowledge, scientific results and problems related to scientific and application areas of archaeology. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses all the skills gained in the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity in line with national and universal needs. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Records archaeological data visually and verbally using technological tools. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility in field studies (excavations and surveys) and projects in archaeological sites. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes individual and team work in the laboratory environment where archaeological data are evaluated in written and visual form. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Continuously improves himself/herself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic and cultural fields within his/her professional and individual development. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to share information about the field with experts and non-experts using Turkish and foreign languages. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Protects historical and cultural heritage. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuneiform tablets recovered from Maşat Höyük | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | The location of Maşat Höyük and the content of the tablets. | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Cuneiform tablet numbered Mşt. 75/11 | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | The Hittite words in the tablet | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Grammatical explanations of the words in the cuneiform tablet | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | The correspondence of the Hittites with contemporary countries | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Translations of the letters of Hittite kings and queens. | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Transcription and translation of the tablet numbered Mşt. 75/11. | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Determinatives and numbers in Hittite | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Traditions and customs passed down from Hittite times to the present | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Transcription and translation of the tablet numbered Mşt 75/13." | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Grammatical explanations of the words in the tablet. | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Transcription and translation of the tablet. | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | "Word similarities from Hittite to the present. | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||