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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | Selected readings will be given according to the topics. |
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 |
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 |
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. | |
2) | Be able to conduct research at the proficiency level in Architecture or related disciplines individually, as well as to lead, participate in, or take responsibility for group projects | |
3) | Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. | |
4) | Make decisions and produce comprehensive solutions to poorly defined, complex design problems at different scales related to the field by using critical thinking methods. | |
5) | Evaluate the phenomena in architectural history and assess contemporary developments by analyzing their historical, cultural, social, and political backgrounds. | |
6) | Be able to conduct independent qualitative and quantitative research requiring expertise in the field of architecture and contribute to professional knowledge and practice. | |
7) | Be able to present and publish the results of the research or design proposal related to the field in academic dialogue, in national and international forums, using written, oral, or other information and communication technologies, at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio in English. | |
8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | |
9) | Engage with the social responsibilities, legal, ethical, and aesthetic values of the architecture discipline. |