SA509 HUMAN BIO.&CULT. EVOL.:ARCHAEOLOGICAL APPRO.,THEORY&INTER
| Course Code: | 8140509 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Settlement Archaeology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. EVANGELİA PİŞKİN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To introduce students to the cornerstones of the biological/social evolution of humans and the major innovations and steps towards increasing societal complexity. To instruct students on using and deducing knowledge from a variety of sources and interdisciplinary methods of approaching the same research question.
Course Content
This course examines archaeological theories about the development of human society. The main element is the debate about what constitutes the driven force in any given social formation. This is illustrated with archaeological examples mainly of early periods. There is a particular emphasis on the natural environment, as this is perceived as the main force by several archaeologists. Some modern trends advocating that the study of ancient societies could help present societies to plan better their future are also presented.
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of the earliest phases of human prehistory.
Familiarity with interdisciplinary research methods.
Ability to evaluate and discuss research results.
Ability to create hypotheses on information given and base arguments on the scientific method.