GEP1206 Virtual Discovery of IstanbulBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
GEP1206 Virtual Discovery of Istanbul Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
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 : 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

This course will explore historical city of İstanbul the context of society of Istanbul across its cosmopolitan, sophisticated culture.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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.