SOCIOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ARC1023 | Introduction to Architectural Culture | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. SEMA ESEN SOYGENİŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BERNA YAYLALI Prof. Dr. SEMA ESEN SOYGENİŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The objective is to develop an understanding of architectural culture; principles of architectural design, construction, materials and context. The emphasis is on space, form, technology and materials characterized by particular ways of thinking, embedded in human culture. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who have succeeded in this course; -Ability to read, write, speak and listen effectively -Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioural norms, physical abilities, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity on the societal roles and responsibilities of architects. -Understanding of the architect’s responsibility to work in the public interest, to respect historic resources, and to improve the quality of life for local and global neighbours. -Understanding of the relationship between human behaviour, the natural environment and the design of the built environment. |
This course discusses architecture and architectural culture in the context of principles of architecture. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction / Scope of the Course | |
2) | Discussion: What is Architecture? | |
3) | History and Theory of Architecture Architecture as a Profession / Means of Communication | |
4) | Architecture/Space/Structure/Enclosure | |
5) | Architecture/Geometry | |
6) | Space / Form and Order | |
7) | Aesthetics/Proportion and Scale in Architecture | |
8) | Mid-Term Exam | |
9) | Space and Light | |
10) | Architecture and Function | |
11) | Architecture and Movement /Circulation / Promenade | |
12) | Architecture Structure / Materials | |
13) | Architecture/Context | |
14) | Discussion |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | NA |
References: | -Arnhime R., Dynamics of Architectural Form, Berkeley, 1977 -Baker G.H., Design Strategies in Architecture.An Analysis of Form,VNR, New York, 1996 -Burden E., Elements of Architectural Design: A Visual Resource, VNR, New York, 1995 -Ching F., Architecture: Form Space and Order, VNR, New York, 1996 -Ching F., Interior Design, VNR, NY, 1987. -Clark R., Presidents in Architecture, VNR,NY, 1985. -Conway H., Understanding Architecture, Routledge, London, 1994. -Giedion S., Space, Time and Architecture, Harvard U Press, 1982. -Farrelly, L., The Fundamentals of Architecture, Academia, Singapore, 2007 -Farrelly, L. (Construction +Materiality/AVA Publishing) Yapım + Malzeme, Literatür, İstanbul,2012 -Kuban D., Mimarlık Kavramları, Yem Yayın, 4. Baskı, İstanbul, 1992. -Palmer J., Dodson M., Design and Aesthetics, Routledge, NY, 1996 -Rasmussen, S.E., Experiencing Architecture, The MIT Press,Cambridge, 1982. -Rapoport, A., House Form and Culture,Prentice Hall NJ, 1969 -Rudofsky, B., The Prodigious Builders, HBJ,USA, 1977 -Smithies K.W., Principles of Design in Architecture, VNR, New York, 1981 -Soygeniş, S., Mimarlık- Düşünmek, Düşlemek, Yapı Yayın, İstanbul, 2006 -Soygeniş,S.,M., İstanbul-An Urban Commentary, Birsen Yayın, Istanbul, 2006 -Unwin S., Analysing Architecture, Routledge, New York, 1997 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
Application | 5 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
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 | 12 | 2 | 24 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 7 | 9 | 63 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | 2 | 10 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 101 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |