DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Archeology

General Description

History

Department of Archaeology undergraduate program began in 2000. Masters and Doctoral programs also began in the same year.

Qualification Awarded

Archeology, Bachelor's Degree (B.A.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a nation-wide Student Selection Examination.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

In Turkish Higher Education institutions, the recognition of previous formal education and lateral and vertical transfers and transfers within the university are carried out within the scope of the assessment criteria determined by the Senate of our University and the REGULATION ON THE PRINCIPLES CONCERNING TRANSFER, DOUBLE MAJOR, MINOR AND CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS AT UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION AND UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL.
(1) In lateral transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Principles Concerning Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer between Institutions at Upper Secondary Education and Undergraduate Level, published in the Official Gazzette dated 24/4/2010 No. 27561.
(2) In vertical transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Learning Upper Secondary Education with Undergraduate Programs, published in the Official Gazzette dated 19/2/2002 and No. 24676.
(3) In the transfers of those who completed or those who could not complete their undergraduate education to vocational schools, the provisions of the Regulation on Awarding Upper Secondary Education Diploma to those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education or Adjustment of those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education to Vocational Schools, published in the Official Gazzette dated 18/3/1989 and No. 20112.
In Türkiye, the recognition of in-formal and non-formal education is yet on the onset. Therefore, the recognition of previous education has not been fully initiated in all programs at Dokuz Eylul University. However, if the student has successfully completed some of the courses in the program in the institutions where s/he previously studied, s/he can be exempted from all or some of these courses in line with the opinion of the adjustment commission.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order for students to complete their education successfully in our faculty, their GPA (Grade Point Average) should be at least 2.00. Final year students who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 are entitled to take a one-course examination in order to increase the GPA if they are able to fulfil the condition of a GPA of 2.00 from the courses included in the program of the last four semesters. Those who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 through one-course examination are entitled to take a mid-term exam, final exam or make-up exam from the courses of the last four semesters. The students benefit from this right of examination in the exam period during the semester in which the courses are opened. The students who would like to benefit from this right of examination declare the exams that they will take at the beginning of the semester during registration.
In order to graduate from Department of Archeology, to successfully complete all the courses (equivalent to 240 ECTS) included in the program and to acquire at least 2.00 GPA (grade points average) on a 4.00 scale are the essential conditions for qualification.

Profile of the Programme

Department of Archaeology Graduate Program, established in 2000 and began teaching. Masters and Doctoral programs began in the same year. Turkish is the language of instruction as well as the professional English and Ancient Greek as compulsory subjects are also avaible. Topics covered in chronological order from the first class section in the following order, starting with Prehistory, 2 nd Millenium B.C., Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine period until the advanced civilizations in Western Anatolia, especially examines the historical and cultural background. The aim of education in the department of Archaeology quality national and international platforms, investigating and questioning is to train qualified archaeologists. In this context, students are grown, the scientific archaeological excavations all over Türkiye joining the chance to convert theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Candidates archaeologist, archaeology associated with the use of modern technology at the highest level, who knows the ways of attaining knowledge, scientific investigation has reached the consciousness of protection as individuals have the ability to socialize and date the primary objective of the department.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Having the basic, current and advanced knowledge of the field of study.
2   Being able to use theoretical knowledge in practice.
3   Being able to use advanced skills and knowledge to interpret and evaluate archaeological evidence, define and analyse problems and to propose solutions based on research and evidence.
4   Being able to record archaeological evidence using advanced technology.
5   Being able to convey the knowledge and experience gained.
6   Being able to conduct individual study.
7   Being able to organise and direct projects in the field of study.
8   Being able to inform public on the popular points of interest.
9   Determine learning requirements and maintain a lifelong study with a positive attitude.
10   Having social responsibility and conducting activities in the locale studied.
11   Having adequate knowledge of foreign language to follow studies and being able to communicate with colleagues abroad.
12   Having adequate knowledge of computers and being able to use advanced technologies available.
13   acting with professional ethics in conducting, interpreting and announcing the results of the study
14   gaining the skill to interpret cross cultural relations
15   preserving and promoting cultural heritage

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Students who have graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Archaeology, universities and institutes the opportunity to make a career in academia, as well as gained their various museums under the General Directorate of Monuments and Museums, Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection board, the private museums, General Directorate of Foundations, Mineral Research and Exploration Institute, special provincial administrations and municipalities can find the opportunity to work KUDEB units.

Access to Further Studies

The students who have completed their undergraduate education successfully can continue their studies in graduate programs (second cycle) in their own field or related fields provided that they pass the examination ALES and have sufficient knowledge of English. Archaeology graduates holding Bachelor degree in Classical Archaeology, Protohistory, Art History and History sections of applicants for graduate education.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

-In the curriculum of the Department of Archeology, courses corresponding to a total of 240 ECTS are offered to students. -This program is a prerequisite for all courses and from the courses mandatory. 30 ECTS credit loas courses so that each period between 4 and 5 ECTS.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ARK 1001 MYTHOLOGY I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 2 ARK 1003 NEAR EASTERN PREHISTORY I REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 3 ARK 1007 INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 4 ARK 1015 MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATIONS REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 5 ARK 1017 COGNITIVE ARCHAEOLOGY REQUIRED 2 0 0 3
G 6 ARK 1021 TECHNICAL ENGLISH I REQUIRED 2 0 0 3
G 7 ARK 1023 CERAMIC ILLUSTRIONS REQUIRED 2 2 0 3
G 8 KPD 1000 CAREER PLANNING REQUIRED 1 0 0 2
G 9 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 0
TOTAL:   30
 
2. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ARK 1002 MYTHOLOGY II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 2 ARK 1004 NEAR EASTERN PREHISTORY II REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 3 ARK 1018 ANCIENT ANATOLIAN LANGUAGES IN ANTIQUITY REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 4 ARK 1020 WEST ANATOLIAN PREHISTORY REQUIRED 2 0 0 5
B 5 ARK 1022 PROTOGEOMETRIC AND GEOMETRIC PERIODS REQUIRED 2 0 0 5
B 6 ARK 1026 TECHNICAL ENGLISH II REQUIRED 2 0 0 3
B 7 ARK 1028 ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATIONS REQUIRED 2 2 0 3
B 8 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 0
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ARK 2001 CERAMICS OF THE ARCHAIC PERIOD I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 2 ARK 2015 ARCHITECTURE OF THE ARCHAIC PERIOD REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 3 ARK 2017 PLASTIC OF THE ARCHAIC PERIOD REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 4 ARK 2019 HITTITES I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 5 ARK 2027 ANCIENT GREEK I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 6 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 8
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ARK 2023 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF WESTERN ANATOLIA I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 4
G 2 ARK 2025 MESOPOTAMIAN ARCHAELOGY I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 3 ARK 2029 DEFENSIVE BUILDING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 4 ARK 2031 METALLURGICAL ACTIVITIES AND METAL WORKS IN NEOLITHIC AND CHALCOLITHIC AGES IN ANATOLIA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 5 ARK 2033 ANATOLIA IN THE NEOLITHIC AGE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 6 ARK 2035 ANATOLIAN CULTURES IN THE THIRD MILLENNIUM BC. I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 7 ARK 2037 INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 8 ERA 1015 MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATIONS ERASMUS 2 0 0 4
G 9 ERA 1021 TECHNICAL ENGLISH I ERASMUS 2 0 0 3
G 10 Ä°HD 1001 HUMAN RIGHTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
 
4. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ARK 2002 CERAMICS OF THE ARCHAIC PERIOD II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 2 ARK 2016 ARCHETICTURE OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 3 ARK 2018 PLASTIC OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 4 ARK 2020 CERAMICS OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 5 ARK 2022 HITTITES II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 6 ARK 2030 ANCIENT GREEK II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 7 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 4
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ARK 2026 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF WESTERN ANATOLIA II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 4
B 2 ARK 2028 MESOPOTAMIAN ARCHAELOGY II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 3 ARK 2032 METALLURGICAL ACTIVITIES AND METAL ARTIFACTS IN THE PROTOHISTORIC PREIODS IN ANATOLIA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 4 ARK 2034 ANATOLIA IN THE CHALCOLITHIC AGE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 5 ARK 2036 ANATOLIAN CULTURES IN THE THIRD MILLENNIUM BC. II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 6 ARK 2038 MODERN AGE DETERMINATION TECHNIQUES IN ARCHAEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ARK 3003 CERAMICS OF THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 2 ARK 3005 ARCHITECTURE OF THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 3 ARK 3007 PLASTIC OF THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 4 ARK 3035 LATIN I REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 5 ARK 3043 HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ARK 3027 ANATOLIA IN THE 1ST. MILLENIUM ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 2 ARK 3031 CITY PLANNING IN THE GREEK AND ROMAN PERIODS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 3 ARK 3033 URARTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 4 ARK 3037 HISTORY OF AEGEAN GREEK ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 5 ARK 3039 ANATOLIAN CULTURES IN THE SECOND MILLENNIUM BC. ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 6 ARK 3041 TEXTILE ARCHEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 7 ERA 3035 LATIN I ERASMUS 3 0 0 4
 
6. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ARK 3004 CERAMICS OF THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 2 ARK 3006 ARCHITECTURE OF THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 3 ARK 3008 PLASTIC OF THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 4 ARK 3010 GREEK NUMISMATIC REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 5 ARK 3034 LATIN II REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 6 ARK 3042 HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 8
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ARK 3026 CULTUREL HISTORY OF AGRICULTURE AND ALIMENTATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 2 ARK 3032 EASTERN ANATOLIAN PREHISTORY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 3 ARK 3036 ASSESMENT OF THE EDUCATION AT B.A. LEVEL AND PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 4 ARK 3038 ANATOLIAN CULTURES IN THE SECOND MILLENNIUM BC. II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 5 ARK 3040 GREEK AND ROMAN GRAVE TYPOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 6 ARK 3044 HISTORY OF THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 7 ARK 3046 SOCIAL LIFE IN ANCIENT GREECE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 8 GÇD 1000 VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ARK 4007 NUMISMATIC OF THE ROMAN PERIOD REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 2 ARK 4023 CERAMICS OF THE ROMAN PERIOD REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
G 3 ARK 4025 ARCHETICTURE OF THE ROMAN PERIOD I REQUIRED 2 0 0 5
G 4 ARK 4037 PLASTIC OF THE ROMAN PERIOD I REQUIRED 2 0 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ARK 4029 BYZANTINE ARCHAEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 2 ARK 4031 BURIAL CUSTOMS IN ANATOLIA DURING THE PREHISTORIC AGES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 3 ARK 4033 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 4 ARK 4035 GRADUATE THESIS I ELECTIVE 0 4 0 4
G 5 ARK 4041 WESTERN ANATOLIA IN THE SECOND MILLENNIUM BC. I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 6 ARK 4043 LYDIAN CIVILIZATION I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 7 ARK 4045 SPORT IN ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 8 ARK 4047 ROMAN CULTURE I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 9 ERA 4029 BYZANTINE ARCHAEOLOGY ERASMUS 2 0 0 4
 
8. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ARK 4030 ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 2 ARK 4036 ARCHETICTURE OF THE ROMAN PERIOD II REQUIRED 2 0 0 5
B 3 ARK 4038 PLASTIC OF THE ROMAN PERIOD II REQUIRED 2 0 0 5
B 4 ARK 4040 LATE ROMAN CERAMIC REQUIRED 2 0 0 4
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ARK 4026 HISTORY OF THE ROMAN IMPERIAL PERIOD ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 2 ARK 4028 OTTOMAN ARCHAEOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 3 ARK 4032 GRADUATE THESIS II ELECTIVE 0 4 0 4
B 4 ARK 4034 FRESCOS AND MOSAICS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 5 ARK 4042 WESTERN ANATOLIA IN THE SECOND MILLENNIUM BC. II. ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 6 ARK 4044 LYDIAN CIVILIZATION II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 7 ARK 4046 ANCIENT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 8 ARK 4048 ROMAN CULTURE II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment methods used for each course are defined in the Course Syllabus Form prepared by the Instructor of the course and included in the Information Package. The related articles of the Regulations on Dokuz Eylul University Upper Secondary Education, Undergraduate Education and Examinations and Education and Examination Principles of Faculty of Letters are applied.

Graduation Requirements

Student has to complete required and elective courses (equivalent to 240 ECTS) which stated under the topic of Course Structure Diagram with Credits and to acquire at least 2.00 GPA (grade points average) on a 4.00 scale.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Director: Prof. Dr. Engin Akdeniz, 0 232 301 85 18
Co-director: Doç. Dr. Duygu Sevil Akar Tanrıver, 0 232 301 87 17
Co-director: Doç. Dr. Eda Güngör Alper, 0232 301 77 48
Secretary: Fatih YoldaÅŸ, fatih.yoldas@deu.edu.tr: 0 232 301 87 23