OPTICIANRY (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1201 | City and Culture | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short 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. |
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.). |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally | |
2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | |
3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | |
4) | To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication | |
5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | |
6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | |
7) | To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally | |
8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | |
9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | |
10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting |