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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| ARCHAEOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | AR480 |
| Name | Egyptian Archeology |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özlem GİRGİNER |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide a general overview of the development of Egyptian civilization from its earliest periods to the 1st millennium BCE. Within this scope, students are expected to learn the fundamental concepts of Egyptian archaeology, understand the cultural structure of the civilization through archaeological evidence, and evaluate Egypt’s interactions with Anatolia and the broader Near Eastern regions.
Course Content
This course examines the fundamental concepts of Egyptian archaeology within the framework of geography, chronology, and terminology. At the beginning of the course, the history of research and raw material sources are introduced, followed by a chronological overview of the development of Egyptian civilization from the Neolithic period through the dynastic periods to the 1st millennium BCE. Throughout the course, key cultural elements such as architecture, funerary practices, art, ceramics, and daily life are discussed in general terms. Egyptian civilization is also evaluated in relation to Anatolia and neighboring cultural regions, providing a broader comparative perspective.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Shaw, Ian (ed.), The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt Wilkinson, Toby, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt Kemp, Barry, Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization
Notes
Recent articles on Egyptian archaeology Visuals and materials to be provided during the course
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the chronological development of Egyptian civilization from the Neolithic period to the 1st millennium BCE in broad terms. |
| LO02 | Uses the basic concepts and terminology of Egyptian archaeology accurately. |
| LO03 | Interprets the structure of Egyptian society based on archaeological evidence. |
| LO04 | Evaluates the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Egyptian civilization in broad terms. |
| LO05 | Explains the main characteristics of Egyptian architecture, artistic traditions, and funerary practices. |
| LO06 | Analyzes the cultural interactions between Egyptian civilization and Anatolia and the Near East from a comparative perspective. |
| LO07 | Evaluates knowledge related to Egyptian archaeology from a holistic perspective. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Egyptian geography, chronology, and basic concepts | Review of lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | History of research and the development of Egyptian archaeology | Short reading text | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Neolithic and Predynastic periods | Examination of visual materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Early Dynastic period and the formation of the state | Review of lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Old Kingdom and the pyramids | Analysis of visual materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 6 | Daily life and economy in the Old Kingdom | Short reading text | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Middle Kingdom period | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Assessment and evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | New Kingdom and the expansion process | Map analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 10 | Amarna period and religious transformation | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Funerary practices and burial traditions | Short Reading text | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 12 | Art and material culture | Visual analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 13 | Trade, interaction, and relations with Anatolia | Map and short text | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Late periods | Visual analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 15 | General review | General review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Assessment and evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Assessment and evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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) | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 70 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,80 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||