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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0206 | Virtual Discovery of İstanbul | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. 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. |
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 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 |
This course will explore historical city of İstanbul the context of society of Istanbul across its cosmopolitan, sophisticated culture. |
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 |
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. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 12 | % 5 |
Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Quizzes | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Total Workload | 96 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions. | |
2) | Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment. | |
3) | Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge. | |
4) | Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules. | |
5) | Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them. | |
6) | Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine. | |
7) | Use at least one foreign language as scientific language. | |
8) | Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state. | |
9) | Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development. | |
10) | Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level. | |
11) | Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals. | |
12) | Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems. | |
13) | Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations. | |
14) | Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written. | |
15) | Have the professional and ethical responsibility. | |
16) | Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions. | |
17) | Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms. | |
18) | Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies. |