COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	2
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	3
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.	3
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.	2
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.