PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
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	Fall Spring	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:	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.

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 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

Course Content

This course will explore historical city of İstanbul the context of society of Istanbul across its cosmopolitan, sophisticated culture.

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
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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2)	To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3)	Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4)	Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5)	To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6)	To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7)	To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8)	To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9)	To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10)	To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society.
11)	To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions.
12)	Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly.
13)	To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values.
14)	To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences.
15)	To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16)	To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.