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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0206	Virtual Discovery of İstanbul	Spring Fall	3	0	3	5

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:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of course is to introduce every aspect of Istanbul. The course, geographical, historical, social, architectural, cultural features, emphasize the importance of Istanbul as an imperial city.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
•To understand the importance of Istanbul
•to summarize Istanbul’s history and its topography as a city
•to describe the salient characteristics of Istanbul
•to comment on the social, cultural and architectural differences in Istanbul
. To be able to talk about the dates, people and events that are effective in the historical development of Istanbul,
•to examine the view of Istanbul in the Ancient Greek, Rome, Byzantine and Ottoman periods
•to identify the buildings in Istanbul according to their periods and typologies
.To develop urban awareness,

Course Content

This course will explore historical city of İstanbul the context of society of Istanbul across its cosmopolitan, sophisticated culture.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, individual work, reading, observation, field trips and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of Istanbul Books on Istanbul	Complied Material
2)	Location and Geography of Istanbul;	Complied Material
3)	Names and Legends of Istanbul;Chronology of Istanbul;	Complied Material
4)	History of Istanbul; Pre-historic Period, Byzantion Period,	Complied Material
5)	History of Istanbul; Roman-Byzantine Period,	Complied Material
6)	History of Istanbul; Ottoman Period,	Complied Material
7)	History of Istanbul; From Republic to Nowadays...	Complied Material
8)	Midterm	Complied Material
9)	Architectural Heritage of Istanbul; Külliye (complex of buildings), Mosques, Palaces, Obeliks Baths, Fountains and Water Complexes, Churches, Synogogue, Towers, etc.	Complied Material
10)	Historical Figures of İstanbul; Byzas, Constantin I, Iustianus, Kommenoslar, Paleologoslar, I. Beyazıd, Conqurer Sultan Mehmed, Ulubatlı Hasan, Magnificant Süleyman, Mimar Sinan, Kamondo Family, Pierre Loti, Patrona Halil…	Complied Material
11)	Istanbul’s Disaster Timeline: Earthquakes, Fires etc.	Complied Material
12)	Life Culture in Istanbul; Simit (Turkish bagel)-Tea; Turkish Cafe, Seagulls, Doves, Cats and Dogs; Erguvan (judas-tree)-Tulip vb; Lüfer (blue fish)-Palamut (bonito)-İstavrit (truchurus);	Complied Material
13)	Cultural Life in Istanbul ; Museums, Theaters, Cinemas, Art Galleries, Universities, Festivals, Shoping Centers etc.	Complied Material
14)	Transportation in Istanbul; From “Şirketi Hayriye” to İDO, From “the Tunnel” to finucular,metrobüs and tram.	Complied Material

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Anonim- Dünden Bugüne İstanbul Ansiklopedisi
Barbaro, Nicola (2007), Konstantiniyye’den İstanbul’a,
Bayrı, Mehmet Halit (1951), Yer Adları Ve Yer Adlarına Bağlı Folklör Bilgileriyle İstanbul, Hayat Yayınları, İstanbul.
Brown, John. P. (1868), Ancient And Modern Constantinople, London
Carbognano, Cosimo De; 18.Y’.In Sonunda İstanbul, Eren Yayıncılık.
Çelik, Zeynep (1986), 19. Yüzyılda Osmanlı Başkenti, Değişen İstanbul, İstanbul.
Dallaway, James (1797), Constantinople Ancient And Modern, London.
Deleon, Jak; Anıtsal İstanbul,Remzi Yayınevi
Dethier,P.A; Boğaziçi ve İstanbul, İst. 1993
Ebersolt, Jean; Bizans İstanbul’u Ve Doğu Seyyahları, İst.1996
Ergin, Osman Nuri (2003), İstanbul Şehri Rehberi, İstanbul 1934, Tıpkı Basım
Freely, John; Galata, Arkeoloji Ve Sanat Yayınları
Freely, John.; Istanbul: The İmperial City
Galland, Antoine (1998), İstanbul’ Ait Günlük Hatıralar (1672-1673), I-II, Çev. Nahid Sırrı Örik, İstanbul.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	3	% 35
Final	1	% 55
Paper Submission	1	% 10
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	12	2	24
Quizzes	3	10	30
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			115

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)	To prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media	3
2)	To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management	3
3)	To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising	3
4)	To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising	1
5)	To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.	5
6)	To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective	3
7)	To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising	2
8)	To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising	2