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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
GEP1201 City and Culture Fall
Spring
3 0 3 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: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives:
The aim of the City and Culture course is to teach students to read, understand, and analyze the city in its various dimensions. The course's scope includes explaining the concepts of city and culture and their relationship.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. They will have a general knowledge of urban culture,
2. They will have information about the evolution of cities,
3. Will be able to compare the effects of different social and cultural groups in cities on urban space,
4. Will be able to discuss today's cities with many dimensions (social, political, historical, architectural, etc.).

Course Content

The historical background of the relationship between city and culture, the effect of globalization on the transformation and change of today's cities, the effort to create a brand city, the protection of cultural values, the concept of sustainability, the importance of public spaces (squares and streets), the spatial and social reflections of housing culture on cities will be evaluated. At the end of the semester, the student will be able to evaluate the relationship between city and culture in many aspects.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Concepts of City and Culture
3) The Evolution of Cities
4) Post-Industrial City
5) Global City
6) Public Space
7) Review
8) Midterm
9) Sustainability
10) Housing Culture
11) Disaster and City
12) Student Presentations
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: • Thorns, David C. (2004), "Kentlerin Dönüşümü: Kent Teorisi ve Kentsel Yaşam", Soyak Yayınları, İstanbul, Türkiye.
• Atanur, G. ve Yaman, M. (Editörler) (Eylül 2016), "Kent Kültürü ve Kentlilik Bilinci Sempozyumu" Bildiri Kitabı, Bursa Kent Konseyi Bilimsel Yayınlar Dizisi-3, Bursa, Türkiye.
• Turgut Yıldız, H. ve Eyüce, A. (Derleyenler) (Aralık 2007), "Kent, Kültür ve Konut", IAPS-CSBE Network Kitap Serisi:7, Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi, Uğur Eğitim Pazarlama ve Yayıncılık A.Ş., İstanbul, Türkiye.
• Keyder, Ç. (Editör) (2006), "İstanbul: Küresel ile Yerel Arasında"Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, Türkiye.
• Bali, R. N. (2009), "Tarz-ı Hayat’tan Life Style’a: Yeni Seçkinler, Yeni Mekanlar, Yeni Yaşamlar", İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, Türkiye.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
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 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 11 5 55
Presentations / Seminar 1 3 3
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 2
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 1
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 3
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 4
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 3
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork 4
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding 2
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 3
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 3