OLD ANATOLIAN ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY229	OLD ANATOLIAN ARCHITECTURE	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce transition from caves and rock shelters to settled life, first settlements and construction techniques and materials used in these settlements. The development of prehistoric periods, the characteristics of each period and the reflections of these qualities on the architecture are explained over the settlements dated to those periods and the students are expected to comprehend the development of prehistoric architecture.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include archaeological excavation data of the development of Anatolian architecture starting from pre-historic periods until the end of the Iron Age period.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the chronological course and different period properties of Anatolia from the first periods of mankind
Explain the influence of natural conditions on the architecture.
Explain how sheltering in Palaeolithic Period Anatolia was made.
Explain the Anatolian Neolithic Period cultures and properties of architecture with examples
Explain Anatolian Chalcolithic Period cultures and the properties of architecture with examples.
Explain Anatolian Bronze Age Period cultures and the properties of architecture with examples.
Describe Hittite civilization and architectural properties.
Describe Urartu, Late Hittite and Phrygian cultures and architecture of Iron Age civilizations in Anatolia.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Introduction to the course, definition of architecture, Anatolia chronology, definition of shelter	Lecture
2	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Factors effecting architecture. Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Period culture and shelters	Lecture
3	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Rise of Neolithic Period in Anatolia: Neolithic Period without pottery architecture examples.	Lecture
4	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Neolithic Period with pottery architecture examples: The Eastern and Western Anatolia.	Lecture
5	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Neolithic Period with pottery architecture examples: The Middle and Western Anatolia.	Lecture
6	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Anatolian Chalcolithic Period architecture examples.	Lecture
7	Reading the relevant source on the subject	First Anatolian Bronze Age Period architecture: The Southeast and Eastern Anatolia regions	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant source on the subject	First Anatolian Bronze Age Period architecture: The Middle and Western Anatolia regions	Lecture
10	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Middle Bronze Age architecture in Anatolia: Hittite architecture.	Lecture
11	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Middle Bronze Age architecture in Anatolia: other regions	Lecture
12	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Late Hittite period architecture.	Lecture
13	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Iron age Urartu architecture.	Lecture
14	Reading the relevant source on the subject	Frig architecture.	Lecture
15	Reading the relevant source on the subject	General Revision and Evaluation of the course	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Karul, N. (2012). Arkeoatlas. Istanbul: Dogan Books.
Akdeniz, G. (2016). Tarihoncesi ve Ilk Cag Mimarligi. Istanbul: Ideal Publications.
Mutlu, B. (2016). Mimarlik Tarihi Ders Notlari I, Istanbul: Mimarlik Vakfi Iktisadi Isletmesi Publications.
Seton, L., Muller H. W. ve Martin R. (2004). Ancient Architecture. ABD: Electra.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current information about the field by associating with the modern technical and material knowledge necessary for conservation and restoration.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish a connection between the knowledge and facts acquired in the field of Restoration and Conservation and the necessary scientific and digital technological areas.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of restoration and conservation.		1
2	Interpret the concepts and laws of conservation on universal scale.	0
3	Prepare technical specifications, discovery, quantity and progress reports.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the raw material and current deterioration status of the work.	0
2	Prepare restoration and restitution projects.		1
3	Analyze the problems and project data in restoration and conservation projects.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conclude an advanced project related to the field independently.	0
2	Collaborate with other departments in offices, workshops, construction sites and archaeological excavations.			2
3	Express his/her ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain basic knowledge about the field of restoration and conservation.		1
2	With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accept the principle of following up the scientific and technological developments and renewing itself continuously.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.		1
2	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of restoration and conservation.	0
2	Apply the knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation in the field of restoration and conservation with the awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities.				3
3	Distinguish the deterioration processes of building and building materials and detect measures to be taken against existing disturbances.		1
4	Evaluate the chemical properties and application of materials used in professional applications.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	14	3	42
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	71	0	155