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  3. PhD in Classical Archaeology
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Last Updated: 29/10/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
DYS000 - Qualifying Exam III. SEMESTER 0 +0 0.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Required Courses
Course Instructor(s) PROF. DR. RAHŞAN TAMSÜ POLAT
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Place of Delivery On Campus
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Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
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Work Placement Not applicable for this course.
Aims of the Course The PhD Qualifying Examination aims to assess the candidate's mastery of archaeological theories, methodology, chronological knowledge, excavation and research techniques, as well as fundamental sources and current literature within their field of specialization.

Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 LO-2 Meeting with the advisor faculty member to determine the qualifying examination, the examination method, and the primary areas of specialization. Interview
Week - 2 LO-2 Preparation of basic literature lists (books, articles) for the main and sub-fields that will be covered in the examination. Lecture Interview
Week - 3 LO-2 Intensive readings and literature review on archaeological theories, methodology, the assimilation of knowledge, and excavation and research techniques, and weekly progress evaluations with the advisor. Interview
Week - 4 LO-2 Intensive readings and literature review on archaeological theories, methodology, the assimilation of knowledge, and excavation and research techniques; weekly progress evaluations with the advisor. Interview
Week - 5 LO-2 Intensive readings and literature review on archaeological theories, methodology, the assimilation of knowledge, and excavation and research techniques; weekly progress evaluations with the advisor. Interview
Week - 6 LO-2 LO-4 Analytical examination of the chronological framework and regional archaeological sources (ceramics, architecture, small finds, iconography, etc.) and the formulation of period syntheses. Question & Answer Interview
Week - 7 LO-2 LO-4 Analytical examination of the chronological framework and regional archaeological resources (ceramics, architecture, small finds, iconography, etc.) and the formulation of period syntheses. Question & Answer Interview
Week - 8 LO-2 LO-4 Analytical examination of the chronological framework and regional archaeological resources (ceramics, architecture, small finds, iconography, etc.) and the formulation of period syntheses. Question & Answer Interview
Week - 9 LO-2 LO-4 Critical evaluation of current archaeological innovations, debates, and interdisciplinary approaches in light of the literature. Question & Answer Discussion Interview
Week - 10 LO-2 LO-4 Critical evaluation of current archaeological innovations and debates, and interdisciplinary approaches in light of the literature. Question & Answer Discussion Interview
Week - 11 LO-4 In-depth study based on potential questions that may be asked as competency questions. Research and Inquiry
Week - 12 LO-4 In-depth study based on potential questions that may be asked as competency questions. Research and Inquiry
Week - 13 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4 LO-5 Conducting the PhD Qualifying Written and Oral Examination. Question & Answer
Week - 14 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 LO-4 LO-5 The jury's evaluation of the candidate as "Sufficient/Insufficient." Interview

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