| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC3963 | Urban History | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to develop students' knowledge of theories and the history of urban development. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; -Understanding urban/city typologies of different historical periods -Comprehension of the impact of social and cultural changes on urban space in specific historical periods. - Understanding the relationship between human behavior, the natural environment, and the design of the built environment. - Effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. |
| The course explores the social, cultural, economical, environmental factors that shape cities. The ideas, theories, and innovations that create unique aspects of cities are discussed through examples from past, present, and future. The examples from the periods of Ancient Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, and Post Modern are analyzed. The ideas about futuristic cities are also discussed. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | The Idea of City | |
| 3) | The Classic City | |
| 4) | The Medieval Town | |
| 5) | Renaissance and Baroque Cities | |
| 6) | Historical Gardens | |
| 7) | 19th Century City | |
| 8) | 20th Century City | |
| 9) | 21st Century City | |
| 10) | MIDTERM | |
| 11) | Looking into the Future | |
| 12) | Student Presentations and Discussion | |
| 13) | Student Presentations and Discussion | |
| 14) | Evaluation / Final Discussion |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | - |
| References: | . Mumford, L. (1961) The City in History. Harcourt, New York . . Bacon, E. (1976) Design of Cities. Penguin Books, New York. . Gallion, E. (1975) The Urban Pattern. D.Van Nostrand Co. New York. . Kostof, S. (2004) The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings Through History. Bullfinch Press, New York. . Benevolo, L. (1995) The European City. Blackwell Pub. Oxford , UK and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. . Ellin, N. (2007) Postmodern Urbanism: Revised Edition. Princeton Architectural Press, New York. . Hall, P. (2014) Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design Since 1880, Fourth Edition. Wiley Blackwell, USA and UK. . Brenner, N. and Keil, R. (Editors) (2006) The Global Cities Reader (Urban Reader Series). Routledge Taylor&Francis Group, London and New York. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 25 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 6 | 72 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 106 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. | 3 |