LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ARC2918 | Urban Narratives: Barcelona | Spring Fall |
2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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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 : | Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The course is a mixture of historic and current accounts forming a snapshot of Barcelona's vitality and identity. ARC 2918 Course has drawn together a series of critiques on key contemporary buildings and reflections on the city. As a model of social cohesion, integrated development and enlighthened political will, Barcelona continues to advance the ideal of European city, synthesising history and modernity, local and globaL with a Catalan poise. Of corse, the Course will speak about Catalan Modernism/Modernista with key figures of architecture like Gaudi and his colleques. Urban regeneration in the contemporary Mediterrenean context and the lessons to be learnt from the bright example it generates is a major objective of the Course. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of the course, students will be able to have: 1. The ability to understand architect’s responsibility to work with respect to historic values and cultural heritage to improve the quality of life for locals. 2. Ability to apply basic principles of environmental, social and economic sustainability and their appropriate application into the architectural design. 3. Be aware of diversity of social patterns and the user needs; values and behavioral norms that are important inputs in the formation of the built environment. The awareness is expected to be at all levels, such as local, national, regional and international. 4. Gain skills to understand the relationship between architecture and urban context elsewhere in the Mediterranean Region. |
The Course begins with Barcelona in history and continues with the urban narrative of the city. Most interesting parts of the old and the new city are introduced through Barcelona's thematic chunks. The Course continues with the introduction of Catalan Modernism with its leading member Gaudi. Gaudi's life anf works in historical sequence are introduced. Gaudi's collegues like Domenech Montaner and Puig Cadafalch are also introduced with their outstanding works. Current urban interventions going on in Barcelona, like the Super Block Project are also within the course content. Case Study Guest Speaker Reading Simulation Discussion Individual Study |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course. Watching "Visions of Space" video by James Hughes | Upload the Video on itslearning |
2) | Urban Narrative of BCN Barcelona in history | None |
4) | Urban Narrative of BCN Lets move around the city | None |
5) | GAUDI , his Life and Works | None |
6) | GAUDI and his Works: Gaudi's Best Kept Secret | Related Reading |
7) | GAUDI and his Works: Gaudi's First House | None |
8) | MIDTERM | None |
9) | GAUDI and his Works: SAGRADA FAMILIA | Related Video |
10) | Other Modernistas: Montaner and Palau de la Musica | None |
11) | Other Modernistas: Montaner and Sant Pau Hospital | Related Reading |
12) | BCN Today Barcelona Pavillion | Related Video |
13) | BCN Today Super Block Project | None |
14) | FINAL Project ALL Students Presenting | Preperation of Posters |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | The students are expected to take down their own notes. Videos and Articles are introduced as supplements. |
References: | Following books are recommended as sources of information . 1. Homage to Catalonia. George Orwell, Penguin Books,2013 2. Homage to Barcelona. Colm Toibin, Picador, 2002 3. Barcelona: A History. J.Castellar-Gassol, Ediciones de 1984, BCN 4. Barcelona the great enchantress. Robert Hughes, National Geographic Society Publications, 2004 5. Barcelona. Robert Hughes, The Harvill Press, 1992 6. Barselona: Şehir/Mimarlık/Gaudi, Ümran TOPÇU, Ceres Yayınları 2019 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 12 | % 20 |
Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 30 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 12 |
Midterms | 1 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 20 |
Total Workload | 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems | |
3) | To be able to distinguish business processes and have knowledge of process design, planning and implementation. | |
4) | To use the necessary information and communication technology tools in the field of logistics management. | |
5) | To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components. | |
6) | To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life | |
7) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 4 |
8) | To act and think both regionally and internationally | |
9) | Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity. | |
10) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 2 |
11) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment |