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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
61015YETOS-TRH2367	Istanbul: Sightseeing and Culture	3	Fall	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor ZEHRA KAYA
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

According to archaeological findings, Istanbul has hosted human settlements for approximately 8,000 years, serving as the capital of civilizations with diverse belief systems, historical backgrounds, and cultures. Following the pagan period, the city took on a Christian character with the establishment of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th century. After the conquest by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1453, the city transformed from Constantinople to Istanbul under the influence of Islamic culture. During this period, the city's architecture, streets, and residential structures underwent significant changes. Although it did not remain the capital during the Republic period, Istanbul has always maintained its central status throughout history.

The aim of this course is to help students understand how Istanbul, as a global city over thousands of years, addressed essential needs such as food, water, defense, and transportation across various periods. By examining the cosmopolitan nature of Istanbul and the syncretism created by architectural works from different civilizations, the course seeks to introduce students to the historical, cultural, and sociological aspects of the city, providing them with insights into Istanbul's present and future.

For students to benefit from Istanbul’s opportunities in a creative and positive way, it is important for them to develop a desire to explore and study the city. This course aims to foster this curiosity, laying the groundwork for a lifelong endeavor to understand Istanbul through exemplary readings and explorative excursions.

Course Content:

Week 1: Introduction and course overview.
Week 2: History of Istanbul. Sources, books, and documentaries about Istanbul.
Week 3: Sultanahmet area study.
Week 4: Sultanahmet area study.
Week 5: Beyazıt, Süleymaniye, and Eminönü area study.
Week 6: Zeyrek-Balat area study.
Week 7: Sakıp Sabancı Museum.
Week 8: Midterm Exam.
Week 9: Kadıköy neighborhood study.
Week 10: Beyoğlu neighborhood study.
Week 11: Üsküdar neighborhood study.
Week 12: Theater viewing.
Week 13: Conference.
Week 14: Bosphorus neighborhood study.

Course Specific Rules

"Classes held in the classroom, lectures in the conference hall, and field trips are mandatory activities. Each student must obtain a museum card to use during the trips."

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) The student recognizes the urban space of Istanbul through its historical processes
2) The student understands and acquires the culture of travel.
3) The student recognizes the historical background of Istanbul through its architectural heritage.
4) The student establishes and interprets the relationship between culture and space in the urban environment of Istanbul.
5) The student recognizes and engages with the rich cultural fabric of urban life.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Course Introduction, Flow, and Introduction
2)	Basic Concepts: City, Culture, Space
3)	Istanbul: Historical and Cultural Background
4)	Istanbul Archaeology Museum Tour
5)	Istanbul Roman Byzantine Period, Hippodrome, and Surroundings Tour
6)	Zeyrek and Balat Trip
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	The journey of Divan Yolu and Süleymaniye
9)	Taksim, Beyoğlu District Tour
10)	The City's Cultural Warehouses: Museums
11)	District Tour: Kadıköy/Üsküdar/Adalar
12)	Cultural Event
13)	Seminar
14)	Final Exam

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1					KPLO 2			KPLO 3				KPLO 4				KPLO 5
CLOs/PLOs	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	He/She comprehends communication in all aspects.
	1.1 He/She uses effective communication skills in business life.
	1.2 He/She commands of internal communication concepts.
	1.3 He/She has ability of written and verbal communication.
	1.4 By comprehending the communicatitive meaning of semiotics he/she evaluates possition of it in the field of public relations and advertising
	1.5 He/she knowledges about basic business functions.

2)	He/She follows the developments in our country and the world.
	2.1 He/She interprets the current literature by doing scientific research on Public Relations and Advertising.
	2.2 He/She follows innovative developments in the field
	2.3 By the knowledge acquired from the Art and History of Civilization lesson he/she realizes creative public relations and advertising campaigns.

3)	To apply the theoretical and conceptual information for the field of Public Relations and Advertising.
	3.1 He/She plans the entire process of a public relations campaign
	3.2 He/She plans the entire process of an advertising campaign.
	3.3 He/She creates a crisis communication plan that includes proactive and reactive measures.
	3.4 He/she interprets the theoretical and sectoral applications of traditional and new media planning.
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
5)	S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.
	5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.
	5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
	5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.
	5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.
	5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.
	5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
	5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency.
	5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS

CLO1

CLO2

CLO3

CLO4

CLO5

-Lectures

-Midterm

-Discussion

-Presentation

-Case Study

-Final Exam

-Problem Solving

-Quiz

-Demonstration

-Report Evaluation

-Views

-Homework Evaluation

-Laboratory

-Oral Exam

-Reading

-Thesis Defense

-Homework

-Jury Evaluation

-Project Preparation

-Practice Exam

-Thesis Preparation

-Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace

-Peer Education

-Active Participation in Class

-Seminar

- Participation in Discussions

-Technical Visit

-Course Conference

-Brain Storming

-Questions Answers

-Individual and Group Work

-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation