BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC5420 | Architectural Discourse | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | I.Examining various architectural arguments in terms of their context of evolution, that belong to different historical periods and contexts, getting involved with these debates and developing a critical position. II. Analyzing architectural productions of various media, belonging to a particular historical period and context, reaching related sources and their evaluation. III. Performance of group and individual projects and presentations, in and out of class. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I.Develop awareness of the current interrelationship between architecture-theory-history-criticism. II.Interpret the fact that textual narratives within architectural theory are pluralistic and thus historical. III.Formulate and define new problems within architectural theory and apply the contemporary conceptual repertoir for discussions. IV.Propose new links between architectural theory debates in general and architectural productions in Turkey and hence criticise comparatively. |
Course Content
| Texts and related architectural products of various media on issues defined and described in class in line with the theoretical context defined above comprise the content of this course. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Discussion on how to formulate a research problem within current architectural theory. | |
| 3) | Research and discussion on the specified problem, and the resources. | |
| 4) | Related reading discussions. | |
| 5) | Site trip for the analysis of an exemplary architectural case, discussions at the site. | |
| 6) | Film show, discussions. | |
| 7) | Related reading discussions. | |
| 8) | Related reading discussions. | |
| 9) | Related reading discussions. | |
| 10) | Preliminary discussion on the individual term project. | |
| 11) | Student presentations about their individual research topics and class discussion. | |
| 12) | Student presentations | |
| 13) | Student presentations | |
| 14) | Term evaluation |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Selected readings will be given according to the topics. |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | % 20 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 11 | 3 | 33 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 15 | 210 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 291 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | 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. | 2 |
| 4) | Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems. | 5 |
| 5) | Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyze historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments. | 5 |
| 6) | Be able to conduct qualitative and quantitative 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 | 1 |
| 8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | 2 |
| 9) | Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. | 3 |