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
ARC5424	Studies on Traditional Architecture	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:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. MAAN CHIBILI
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The course will examine the architectural characteristics and spatial qualities of traditional architecture in different regions of the Middle East; it will contribute to the understanding of the geographical location, climate, and topography of traditional residential life; changes, continuities, and transformations in the meaning, use, and form of the houses and the concept of privacy. This course also aimed to present the cultural and a regional perspective on Cultural Heritage Management and covers cultural heritage regulations, applications, and practices in a comparative perspective. Conservation practice requires a professional with skills towards the interpretation of heritage values; maintenance and management of heritage; process and knowledge of construction and building and present the sustainable characteristics of the traditional structure.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Understand and communicate the importance of cultural heritage and its contribution to social memory, identity, adaptive reuse and historic preservation.
2-Distinguish significant elements of the traditional buildings.
3-Apply critical thinking to the variety of traditional architecture.
4-Account for the cultural care services in the ME area.
5-Analyze the archaeological heritage management relative to conservation and other social interests.
6-Critically analyze the archaeological heritage management’s relationships with the cultural environment.

Course Content

Traditional architecture; Sustainability; Heritage and Urban Management in Historic Centers; Traditional materials of construction, Restoration and Maintenance Guidelines.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction & general discussion about traditional architecture
2)	Uniqueness of heritage
3)	Urban Management in Historic Centers
4)	Traditional Houses in Local Context
5)	Sustainability and traditional architecture
6)	Traditional materials of construction, Restoration and Maintenance Guidelines
7)	Mid-term: World heritage listed buildings: review of an example
8)	Mid-term: World heritage listed buildings: review of an example
9)	Risk Assessment in Traditional Structures
10)	Traditional gardens and ornaments
11)	Traditional non-classified architecture
12)	The Planning Elements: Old Istanbul
13)	The Architectural Elements: Old Istanbul
14)	Final: Guidelines

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

-Ahmet Eyüce, Learning from the vernacular: Sustainable Planning and Design, Open House International, Vol. 32, No.4, December 2007.
- Brian EDWARDS, Magda SIBLEY, Mohamad HAKMI and Peter LAND (editors), Courtyard Housing. Past Present and Future. Taylor and Francis, Abigdon, Oxon, UK, 2006.
- Friedrich RAGETTE, Traditional Domestic Architecture of the Arab Region. Editions Axel Menges, Shargah, E.A.U., 2006.
-Guido Licciardi, Rana Amirtahmasebi; The Economics of Uniqueness: Investing in Historic City Cores and Cultural Heritage assets for sustainable Development, The World Bank, 2012.
-JUKKA JOKILEHTO, The context of the Venice Charter (1964), CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES (998) volume 2 pages 229-233.

-Michael Petzet, International Principles of Preservation, International Council on Monuments and Sites, ICOMOS, 2009.
-Partnership, Collaborative Planning and Urban Regeneration McCarthy, John ISBN: 9780754613756
-The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and dislocation in the twenty first century Metropolis, Thomas A Hutton, 2008.
-Tourism and Archaeological Heritage Management at Petra, ICAHM, 2012.
-Tourism Carrying Capacity Assessment Ashgate, Mexa, 2004.
- Urban Regeneration of Hidden World Heritage in L’viv (Ukraine), GIZ, 2011.

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Application	6	48
Field Work	10	102
Study Hours Out of Class	8	50
Presentations / Seminar	7	21
Project	3	3
Homework Assignments	2	6
Midterms	3	9
Paper Submission	3	3
Jury	3	3
Final	3	7
Total Workload		294

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.
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.