ARK623 - EAST MEDITERRANEAN 2ND MILLENENNIUM BCTRANSFER-TRA

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
EAST MEDITERRANEAN 2ND MILLENENNIUM BCTRANSFER-TRA ARK623 1st Semester 3 0 3 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
 
Instructor (s)Ass. Prof. Dr. Nazlı Karaaslan 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to examine the trade between the states in East Mediterranean during the 2nd millennium BC in the light of archaeological and philological documents and interpret the effect of this trade to the cultures of East Mediterranean.  
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to ;
  2. Explain the socio-politic structure of East Mediterranean in the 2nd millennium BC.
  3. Define the sea trade in East Mediterranean on the basis of shipwrecks.
  4. Explain the effects of material transfer to the 2nd millennium BC societies
  5. Evaluate the East Mediterranean trade networks and system in the light of archaeological and philological documents.
  6. Interpret the effects of 2nd millennium BC trade to the second millennium BC cultures and to the interregional relations.
Course ContentHistorical geography of East Mediterranean region in 2nd millennium BC.
Intercultural relations and trade networks in East Mediterranean during the 2nd millennium BC.
Sea trade and shipwrecks of 2nd millennium BC.
Trade materials in East Mediterranean during the second millennium BC.
The trade system in East Mediterranean in the light of archaeological and philological documents.
 
ReferencesAruz, J., K. Benzel ve J.M. Evans (eds.) (2008). Beyond Babylon. Art, Trade and Diplomacy in the Second Millennium BC. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Bachhuber, C. (2003). Aspects of Late Helladic Sea Trade.
Clearly, M. ve M.J. (eds.), (1999). Cargoes from three Continents-Ancient Mediterranean Trade in Modern Archaeology. Boston.
Gale, N.H. (ed.) (1991). Bronze Age Trade in Mediterranean. Jonsered.
Heltzer, M. ve E. Lipinsky (eds.) (1988). Society and Economy in eastern Mediterranean.
Yalçın, Ü., C. Pulak ve R. Slotta (2006). Uluburun Gemisi. 3000 Yıl Önce Dünya Ticareti. Bochum.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Political geography of East Mediterranean in the 2nd millennium BC.
Week 2Intercultural relations and trade journeys in East Mediterranean during the 2nd millennium BC.
Week 3Ship journey and the development of trade routes in East Mediterranean in 2nd millennium BC.
Week 4East Mediterranean sea trade in 2nd millennium BC in the light of philological documents
Week 5Midterm exam
Week 6The relations of Aegean region with Near East and Egypt during the Late Bronze Age: Interregional trade and Mycenaean.
Week 7Aegean merchants: Interregional Trade and Linear B tablets; Foreign merchants in Aegean.
Week 8Bronze Age shipwrecks in East Mediterranean.
Week 9Uluburun shipwreck and Late Bronze Age sea trade
Week 10Late Bronze Age glass trade
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Late Bronze Age metal trade
Week 13Late Bronze Age amber trade
Week 14General evaluation and seminar
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16Final

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms250
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)12784
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)21938
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload2949184

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Have the basic and updated knowledge of archaeology    X
2. Able to interpret and evaluate of undergraduate knowledge of archaeology and practice this knowledge in the field.     X
3. Able to record the archaeological data with technological implements    X
4. Able to transfer of the archaeological knowledge and experience through oral and written communication    X
5. Able to carry out archaeology projects    X
6. Able to take responsibility to solve the problems encountered in archaeological studies    X
7. Able to plan and manage archaeological activities    X
8. Able to identifying learning needs in archaeology and to take responsibility to protect cultural heritage. Also able to raise public awareness of cultural heritage    X
9. Able to transmit archaeological popular topics to the community    X
10. Able to take responsibility about data collecting, interpreting and publishing archaeological data    X
11. Able to work both in the field and in store/ laboratories    X
12. Able to present and protect the artefacts and cataloguing in the scope of documentation    X
13. Able to use at least one foreign language in Europeam Language Portfolio at General Level B2 to read up to date information about field and communicate with colleaguesX    
14. Able to use information and communication technologies    X
15. Able to bring different disciplines together in archaeological studies     X

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