GEP1201 City and CultureBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

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: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
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.

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course:
Lecture, Individual Study, Differentiation, Observation, Reading, Case Study, Discussion, Problem Solving, and Other.

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 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 12 5 60
Presentations / Seminar 1 3 3
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) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
5) The student possesses the consciousness of wholelife learning.
6) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
7) The student is sensitive to and he monitors progress about the events related to his field of study and in the agenda of the society and the world. He informs relevant people and institutions by using his acquired basic knowledge and skills about these issues.
8) The student supports the social environment projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility.
9) The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language.
10) The student uses information and communication technologies with basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
11) The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
12) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
13) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
14) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.