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 |
GEP1206 | Virtual Discovery of Istanbul | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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: | E-Learning |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The aim of course is to introduce every aspect of Istanbul. The course, geographical, historical, social, architectural, cultural features, emphasize the importance of Istanbul as an imperial city. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; •To understand the importance of Istanbul •to summarize Istanbul’s history and its topography as a city •to describe the salient characteristics of Istanbul •to comment on the social, cultural and architectural differences in Istanbul •to examine the view of Istanbul in the Ancient Greek, Rome, Byzantine and Ottoman periods •to identify the buildings in Istanbul according to their periods and typologies |
This course will explore historical city of İstanbul the context of society of Istanbul across its cosmopolitan, sophisticated culture. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Overview of Istanbul Books on Istanbul | Complied Material |
1) | Life Culture in Istanbul; Simit (Turkish bagel)-Tea; Turkish Cafe, Seagulls, Doves, Cats and Dogs; Erguvan (judas-tree)-Tulip vb; Lüfer (blue fish)-Palamut (bonito)-İstavrit (truchurus). | Complied Material |
2) | Location and Geography of Istanbul; | Complied Material |
3) | Names and Legends of Istanbul;Chronology of Istanbul; | Complied Material |
4) | History of Istanbul; Pre-historic Period, | Complied Material |
5) | History of Istanbul; Roman-Byzantine Period, | Complied Material |
6) | History of Istanbul; Ottoman Period, | Complied Material |
7) | History of Istanbul; From Republic to Nowadays.. | Complied Material |
8) | Midterm | |
9) | Architectural Heritage of Istanbul; Külliye (complex of buildings), Mosques, Palaces, Obeliks Baths, Fountains and Water Complexes, Churches, Synogogue, Towers, etc. | Complied Material |
10) | Historical Figures of İstanbul; Byzas, Constantin I, Iustianus, Kommenoslar, Paleologoslar, I. Beyazıd, Conqurer Sultan Mehmed, Ulubatlı Hasan, Magnificant Süleyman, Mimar Sinan, Kamondo Family, Pierre Loti, Patrona Halil… | Complied Material |
11) | Istanbul’s Disaster Timeline: Earthquakes, Fires etc. | Complied Material |
12) | Life Culture in Istanbul; Simit (Turkish bagel)-Tea; Turkish Cafe, Seagulls, Doves, Cats and Dogs; Erguvan (judas-tree)-Tulip vb; Lüfer (blue fish)-Palamut (bonito)-İstavrit (truchurus), | Complied Material |
13) | Cultural Life in Istanbul ; Museums, Theaters, Cinemas, Art Galleries, Universities, Festivals, Shoping Centers etc. | Complied Material |
14) | Transportation in Istanbul; From “Şirketi Hayriye” to İDO, From “the Tunnel” to finucular,metrobüs and tram. | Complied Material |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | Anonim- Dünden Bugüne İstanbul Ansiklopedisi Barbaro, Nicola (2007), Konstantiniyye’den İstanbul’a, Bayrı, Mehmet Halit (1951), Yer Adları Ve Yer Adlarına Bağlı Folklör Bilgileriyle İstanbul, Hayat Yayınları, İstanbul. Brown, John. P. (1868), Ancient And Modern Constantinople, London Carbognano, Cosimo De; 18.Y’.In Sonunda İstanbul, Eren Yayıncılık. Çelik, Zeynep (1986), 19. Yüzyılda Osmanlı Başkenti, Değişen İstanbul, İstanbul. Dallaway, James (1797), Constantinople Ancient And Modern, London. Deleon, Jak; Anıtsal İstanbul,Remzi Yayınevi Dethier,P.A; Boğaziçi ve İstanbul, İst. 1993 Ebersolt, Jean; Bizans İstanbul’u Ve Doğu Seyyahları, İst.1996 Ergin, Osman Nuri (2003), İstanbul Şehri Rehberi, İstanbul 1934, Tıpkı Basım Freely, John; Galata, Arkeoloji Ve Sanat Yayınları Freely, John.; Istanbul: The İmperial City Galland, Antoine (1998), İstanbul’ Ait Günlük Hatıralar (1672-1673), I-II, Çev. Nahid Sırrı Örik, İstanbul. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 12 | % 5 |
Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Quizzes | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Total Workload | 96 |
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 |