FTV3982 Art and MemoryBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
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
FTV3982 Art and Memory 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: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖNÜL EDA ÖZGÜL
Recommended Optional Program Components: none.
Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce students to critical perspectives on the phenomena of memory and collective/cultural memory in contemporary society through the discussion of artistic products. The students will acquire knowledge about different ways of remembering and different approaches to memory in relation with the concepts of identity, modernity and justice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
i. acquire knowledge about different approaches to the concept of memory
ii. acquire theoretical knowledge about memory
iii. gain the ability to analyse the relationship between different ways of storytelling and memory
iv. acquire knowledge about the modern regime of remembering
v. gain the ability to think about concepts such as time, space, nation and modernity in the context of remembering
vi. Learn to analyse media products, art, architecture, cinema and photography in relation with memory.

Course Content

This course explores issues about memory and remembering with its socio-economical, cultural and artistic dimensions. The questions about remembering and forgetting are discussed through cinema, art, architecture, literature, photography and history.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Memory Studies
2) Memory and History The Importance of Remembering
3) Collective Memory Halbwachs' Theory of Collective Memory and Discussion of Cultural Products
4) History and Personal Memory Discussion on Trauma Memories Reading on trauma literature
5) Nation and Remembering Reading: Julian Barnes' England England
6) Time and Remembering Find artistic or cultural products related with time and remembering
7) Space and Remembering
8) Modernity and Remembering
9) Exhibition Visit and Discussion on the Exhibition
10) Sites of Memory Reading - Pierre Nora - Lieux de Memoire
11) Sites of Memory: Historic Sites, Museums, Memorials Visit a site of memory
12) Cinema, Photography and Memory watch Alain Resnais' film Last Year at Marienbad
13) Art, Architecture and Memory
14) Media and Remembering

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: George Bataille - Slaughterhouse Museum
Jonathan Boyarin - Remapping Memory
Crang&Thrift - Thinking Space
Jacques Derrida - On Cosmopolitanism and Forgiveness

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
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
Field Work 1 6 6
Study Hours Out of Class 10 3 30
Presentations / Seminar 2 8 16
Project 1 10 10
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 9 9
Total Workload 119

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) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies.
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world.
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar.
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically.
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business.
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values.
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety.
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself