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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
ARC3963 Urban History Spring
Fall
2 0 2 4
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 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3