| ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC5434 | Urban Issues in Architecture | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU Assist. Prof. MAAN CHIBILI |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Urban concerns in architecture can be summarized as the evolution of urban space consciousness. This evolution might be considered an interplay between conscious urban design and architecture that wants to manifest itself within the city's dynamic and mostly chaotic development. This course studies modern town planning and discusses planning strategies and their problems in the scope of current urban issues. It aims to acquaint the students with the historical roots of contemporary town planning and urban design. Besides, the course aims to introduce the students to planning and design strategies and their problems and engage them in the discussion of current planning and design issues in light of our current understanding of the city. Through lectures, case studies, and research papers, students are expected to better understand urban theories and implementation. The course also asks the students to consider the selected topics in a questioning approach within the continuum of urban space evolution. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; • Acquire an awareness of the evolution of the urban space consciousness and the urban socio-economic situation beginning from the 19th century to the recent era. • Develop ways of understanding and discussing the evolution of urban areas. • Apply critical thinking methods, evaluate the phenomena, and analyze the various aspects of the contemporary development of cities. • Use of various media for analyzing the urban concerns concerning the philosophical perspective of related time spirit. • Foster the conceptual/theoretical and practical knowledge gained at the undergraduate level to a higher proficiency level. • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, develop new approaches, and produce knowledge at a proficiency level in urban-related disciplines. |
| This course examines contemporary urban planning issues with a focus on the transformation of urban space. In this context, it discusses contemporary urban planning and design theories and practices through the historical and social development and transformation of urban space. The main themes covered in the course include urban issues, urban dynamics, urban space's meaning, contemporary planning and design approaches and strategies, case studies, and urban analyses. Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course: Lecture, Individual Study, Differentiation, Observation, Group Work, Guest Speaker/Expert Invitation, Reading, Case Study, Discussion, Problem Solving, and Other. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Urban Issues | |
| 3) | History of Urban Planning | |
| 4) | Special Issue: Global City | |
| 5) | Special Issue: Smart City | |
| 6) | Special Issue: Public Space / Gated Communities | |
| 7) | Midterm (Submission and Presentation) | |
| 8) | Special Issue: Rural Development | |
| 9) | Poster Presentation | |
| 10) | Special Issue: Sustainability / Natural Disasters | |
| 11) | Student Presentations | |
| 12) | Student Presentations | |
| 13) | Student Presentations | |
| 14) | Final Remarks |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Lynch, K. (1960). The Image of the City, MIT Press. • Jacobs, J. (1993). The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Modern Library. • Blakely, E. J. and Snyder, M. G. (1997). Fortress America: Gated Communities in the United States, Brookings Institution Press. • Keyder, Ç., (Ed.) (1999). Istanbul: Between the Global and the Local, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. • Gehl, J. (2010). Cities for People, Island Press. • Bartke, S. and Kabisch, S. (Eds.) (2023). Urban-Rural-Partnerships: Sustainable and Resilient, MDPI. |
| References: | • Lynch, K. (1960). The Image of the City, MIT Press. • Jacobs, J. (1993). The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Modern Library. • Blakely, E. J. and Snyder, M. G. (1997). Fortress America: Gated Communities in the United States, Brookings Institution Press. • Keyder, Ç., (Ed.) (1999). Istanbul: Between the Global and the Local, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. • Gehl, J. (2010). Cities for People, Island Press. • Bartke, S. and Kabisch, S. (Eds.) (2023). Urban-Rural-Partnerships: Sustainable and Resilient, MDPI. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 3 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 238 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 9 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 298 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develops the conceptual/theoretical and practical knowledge gained in undergraduate level to higher proficiency level. | 4 |
| 2) | Be able to conduct researches at proficiency level in Architecture and related disciplines individually and participate or take responsibility in groups. | 2 |
| 3) | Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. | 4 |
| 4) | Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems. | 3 |
| 5) | Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyse historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments . | 4 |
| 6) | Be able to conduct qualitatif and quantitatif researches on the discipline of Architecture. | 2 |
| 7) | Be able to communicate the results of his researches, design proposals , conceptual and practical thoughts in the field of architecture using written, oral, visual media | 3 |
| 8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | 2 |
| 9) | Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. | 4 |