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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| SOC2001 | Urbanization | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 : | Prof. Dr. ULAŞ SUNATA ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ULAŞ SUNATA ÖZDEMİR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to equip students with the analytical tools to critically engage with the urban environment they inhabit, using both theoretical frameworks and fieldwork in urban sociology. We will explore key themes in urban sociology and urban theory, tracing their development from the early 20th century to the present day. Our theoretical readings will address broad questions concerning the evolution and challenges of metropolitan life worldwide. While we engage with global urban theory, our empirical case studies will draw primarily from the work of American, French, German, and Turkish sociologists and geographers, with a particular focus on the city of Istanbul. Through this localized lens, we will examine how global urban dynamics manifest in a city that bridges continents, cultures, and historical epochs. Students are expected to complete two individual observation exercises in the city, applying the concepts and insights from weekly readings to real-world urban contexts. These exercises will help bridge theory and practice, fostering a deeper understanding of the urban spaces we navigate daily. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Identify Key Theories and Theorists: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of major theories and key theorists in urban sociology, recognizing their contributions to the study of cities and urban life. 2. Appraisal of Case Studies in Urban Contexts: Critically analyze and evaluate case studies that apply urban sociological theories, with particular emphasis on the unique urban dynamics of Istanbul and other global cities. 3. Enhance Academic Reading and Critical Analysis: Develop strong academic reading and critical analysis skills by engaging with complex theoretical texts and empirical studies in urban sociology. 4. Conduct Urban Fieldwork: Complete small-scale non-participant and participant observation research projects in urban environments, applying sociological methods to gather and interpret data about urban spaces and social interactions. 5. Application of Sociological Imagination: Actively apply sociological imagination to the analysis of urban spaces, demonstrating the ability to connect individual experiences, spatial arrangements, and broader social forces shaping urban life. 6. Develop Critical and Analytical Skills: Enhance critical thinking, presentation abilities, and interactivity through active participation in class discussions, presentations, and collaborative learning, demonstrating a reflective understanding of course material. |
| This course aims to equip students with the analytical tools to critically engage with the urban environment they inhabit, using both theoretical frameworks and fieldwork in urban sociology. We will explore key themes in urban sociology and urban theory, tracing their development from the early 20th century to the present day. Our theoretical readings will address broad questions concerning the evolution and challenges of metropolitan life worldwide. While we engage with global urban theory, our empirical case studies will draw primarily from the work of American, French, German, and Turkish sociologists and geographers, with a particular focus on the city of Istanbul. Through this localized lens, we will examine how global urban dynamics manifest in a city that bridges continents, cultures, and historical epochs. Students are expected to complete two individual observation exercises in the city, applying the concepts and insights from weekly readings to real-world urban contexts. These exercises will help bridge theory and practice, fostering a deeper understanding of the urban spaces we navigate daily. Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course: Lecture, Case Study, Collaborative Learning, Discussion, Individual Study, Fieldwork, Field Trip, Guest Speaker, Reading, Observation, Project, Technology-Enhanced Learning |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | Going over the Syllabus Activity: Discussion “Everyday life in the city” |
| 2) | Urbanization and City Life: The Big Picture | Introduction to Urbanization and Urban Sociology Introduction to Theories of Urbanization Modern Forms of Urban Growth Poverty, Immigration, and Urbanization |
| 3) | The first urban sociologists: Understanding the City, The Industrial City and Observing the City | Lewis Mumford: “What is a City?” (1938) Michel de Certeau: “Walking in the city”(1984) Georg Simmel: “The Metropolis and Mental Life” (1903) Suggested Reading: Friedrich Engels: “The condition of the working class in England - selection” (1845) |
| 4) | The issue of Urban Density and The role of Urban Design | Urbanized |
| 5) | Recent urban theorists: Production of Space and Right to the City | Henri Lefebvre: “The right to the city” (1968) and The Production of Space David Harvey: “The right to the city” (2008) R.W.J. Boer & J. de Vries: “The Right to the City as A Tool for Urban Social Movements: The Case of Barceloneta” (2009) |
| 6) | Recent urban theorists: Production of Space and Right to the City | Henri Lefebvre: “The right to the city” (1968) and The Production of Space David Harvey: “The right to the city” (2008) R.W.J. Boer & J. de Vries: “The Right to the City as A Tool for Urban Social Movements: The Case of Barceloneta” (2009) |
| 7) | Globalization and Its Impact on Cities | Saskia Sassen: “Locating Cities on Global Circuits” (2002) - Global City |
| 8) | Minorities & Inequalities in the city: Representation and Difference | Special Readings |
| 9) | Political and economic elites’ influence urban land us | Ecumenopolis: City Without Limits |
| 10) | Urbanization course tour | Course tour |
| 11) | Center-Periphery / Public-Private Spaces, Understanding the rural-urban continuum, population movements and urban poverty: The Gecekondu | Herbert J. Gans: “Levittown and America” from The Levittowners (1967) Aysegul Baykana and Tali Hatukab: “Politics and culture in the making of public space: Taksim Square, 1 May 1977, Istanbul” (2010) Mills: “Boundaries of the nation in the space of the urban: landscape and social memory in Istanbul” (2006) |
| 12) | Course Review | Presentations |
| 13) | Course review | Presentations |
| 14) | Course review | Presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Bu ders için özel ders okumaları ve görsel materyaller kullanılmaktadır. Mumford: "What is a City?" (1938) Engels: "The condition of the working class in England - selection" (1845) De Certeau: “Walking in the city”(1984) Simmel: “The Metropolis and Mental Life” (1903) Henri Lefebvre: “The right to the city” (1968) and The Production of Space David Harvey: “The right to the city” (2008) R.W.J. Boer & J. de Vries: “The Right to the City as A Tool for Urban Social Movements: The Case of Barceloneta” (2009) Saskia Sassen: “Locating Cities on Global Circuits” (2002) - Global City Herbert J. Gans: “Levittown and America” from The Levittowners (1967) Aysegul Baykana and Tali Hatukab: “Politics and culture in the making of public space: Taksim Square, 1 May 1977, Istanbul” (2010) Mills: “Boundaries of the nation in the space of the urban: landscape and social memory in Istanbul” (2006) Richard Sennett Marshall Berman |
| References: | Special course reader as well as visual materials. Mumford: "What is a City?" (1938) Engels: "The condition of the working class in England - selection" (1845) De Certeau: “Walking in the city”(1984) Simmel: “The Metropolis and Mental Life” (1903) Henri Lefebvre: “The right to the city” (1968) and The Production of Space David Harvey: “The right to the city” (2008) R.W.J. Boer & J. de Vries: “The Right to the City as A Tool for Urban Social Movements: The Case of Barceloneta” (2009) Saskia Sassen: “Locating Cities on Global Circuits” (2002) - Global City Herbert J. Gans: “Levittown and America” from The Levittowners (1967) Aysegul Baykana and Tali Hatukab: “Politics and culture in the making of public space: Taksim Square, 1 May 1977, Istanbul” (2010) Mills: “Boundaries of the nation in the space of the urban: landscape and social memory in Istanbul” (2006) Richard Sennett Marshall Berman |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 15 |
| Field Work | 1 | % 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| 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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 140 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework. | |
| 2) | Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results. | |
| 3) | Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose. | |
| 4) | Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments. | |
| 5) | Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process. | |
| 6) | Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment. | |
| 7) | Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes. | |
| 8) | Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices. | |
| 9) | Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence. | |
| 10) | Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations. | |
| 11) | Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design. | |
| 12) | Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues. | |
| 13) | Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values. |