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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60314YETOS-KKE2452 Urban Culture and Aesthetics 1 Spring 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: The aim of this course is to create a general culture about the ancient city of Istanbul. It is important to understand the differences that are part of the development of the city, and to follow the multicultural and rich structure in the historical processes in layers.
Participants get to know the concepts of city and city culture through Istanbul, and gain the ability to see society and cultures through the city
Course Content: Examination of the concepts of city, culture and space Istanbul city space
Analysis of Bosphorus space
Roman-Byzantine culture and art of the city
The regional and global effects of the Roman-Byzantine period of the city
Ottoman period culture and art of the city
The regional and global effects of the Ottoman period of the city
Transformation of the Republican period space in the city
Urban Aesthetics, The cultural and artistic potential of the city
Istanbul as the subject of literature
A look at the cities of the future

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.)
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.)
  1) Gain knowledge about the map of Istanbul. Recognizes how the city expanded over its historical periods.
  2) Recognizes Istanbul in terms of its geopolitical importance, population, economy.
  3) Gain general information about the historical periods of Istanbul.
  4) Recognizes the Roman-Byzantine architectural and artistic activities in Istanbul, knows the effects that go beyond their time.
  5) Be aware of and participate in the activities of Istanbul culture and art environment during the weeks when the course is given.
  6) During the weeks the course is given, she visits the museums presented to her as a list, such as the Istanbul Archeology Museum, the Topkapı Palace Museum, the Hagia Sophia, and the Painting and Sculpture Museum.
  7) Examines the transformation of Istanbul's Republican period urban space, sees and discusses the city's space that has turned into a depression area, and the problems arising from unplanned construction.
  8) See and discuss the outputs of city life through the relationality of human and society in the context of culture, ecology and art.
  9) Discusses the future of Istanbul urban space in the context of problems and potentials, develops foresight and awareness.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction-Conceptual Framework
2) Istanbul City Space
3) Bosphorus Prestige Space
4) Historical Background- Roman-Byzantine Period
5) Historical Background- Roman-Byzantine Period
6) Historical Background-Ottoman Period
7) Historical Background-Ottoman Period
8) Midterm
9) Historical Background-Early Republic Period
10) Republican Era, Urban Transformation and Environment
11) Urban Aesthetics/Culture and Art/Museums/Libraries in Istanbul
12) Literature/Legends/Amulets on Istanbul Literature
13) Field/Travel
14) On Cities of the Future
15) Final Exam
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Gerekli kaynaklar öğretim görevlisi tarafından sağlanacaktır.
References: Lewis Mumford. Tarih Boyunca Kent. İstanbul. Ayrıntı Yayınları. 2007.
Edmonda de Amicis. İstanbul. İstanbul. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.2010
Aynur Can Atmaca. Kentte Gündelik Yaşam. İstanbul. Ötüken Yayınları. 2010.
Ed. A.Emre Bilgili. Şehir ve Kültür İstanbul. İstanbul. Profil Yayınları.2011
Semavi Eyice, Bizans Devrinde Boğaziçi, İstanbul. Yeditepe Yayınları. 2007.
W.Müller-Wiener. İstanbul'un Tarihsel Topografyası. İstanbul.YKY.2016.
Evliyâ Çelebi, Haz. Seyit Ali Kahraman, Yücel Dağlı. Günümüz Türkçesiyle Evliyâ Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi: İstanbul cilt 1, 2. İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2016.

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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9

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) Uses and applies theoretical, factual and applied sciences for the solution of architectural problems in line with user requirements in the context of history, art, culture, environment, human and technology.
2) Analyzes, models, evaluates architectural design and construction projects; designs and develops models to meet spesific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. For this purpose, it selects and uses appropriate methods, tools and technologies.
3) Owns the competencies required by the constantly developing field of architecture and the global competitive environment.
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop in line with the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the basic level in relation with his/her field.

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 CLO6 CLO7 CLO8 CLO9
-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
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Field Work 1 % 10.00
Homework Assignments 1 % 10.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 1 5 5
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 43
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 0 0 0
Midterms 1 20 20
Semester Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 93
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 3