Bilkent University

ARCHAEOLOGY

Peter Louis M. Talloen, Ph.D., Chair

The Department of Archaeology offers a graduate program leading to the M.A. degree. The program focuses on the archaeology and art of Anatolia from the Prehistoric to the Medieval period, within its Mediterranean and Near Eastern context. Instruction is primarily through courses that encourage independent research, and emphasis is placed on individuality of thought as well as a thorough knowledge of the field and the application of critical methods to archaeological problems.

Admission: Applicants are normally expected to have an undergraduate major in archaeology, history of art, anthropology, or a related subject, and must demonstrate a proficiency in English. Students from other disciplines are also eligible for the program, providing they remedy deficiencies in their academic background by completing up to one year of preparatory courses prior to beginning the Master's program. (Also refer to the ''Graduate Admissions'' section in the introduction of this catalog for the general graduate admission requirements.)

Degree Requirements: The program requires students to complete a minimum of 21 units of course work (a total of at least 7 courses), comprising courses in Archaeological Method and Theory, Research Directives in Archaeology and Anatolian Art, and seminars in Pre-Classical and Classical Archaeology. A range of seminar topics is offered within each specified period, and these are varied each semester according to the needs of the students and the specialties of the instructors. Students are encouraged to take an ancient language (Ancient Greek, Latin, Hittite, or Akkadian, as offered). Students who wish to supplement their academic background are permitted to attend undergraduate lecture courses and seminars either as auditors or for extra credit. They can also enroll in Erasmus exchange programs or internships in various European countries.

By the end of the second year the student will complete a Master's thesis in a specialized field of study. Participation in an approved field project or internship is a recommended part of the program. By the second year at the latest a reading knowledge of French or German must be demonstrated through examination.