Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SUNA ÇAĞAPTAY |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor ASLI VARON
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SUNA ÇAĞAPTAY
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
Site and museum visits, in class and on-site lectures |
Course Objectives: |
After dicussing the basic relationship between history and architecture, course aims to identify the formal, functional, spatial, technological and symbolic diversity of architecture, that is mainly a historical, social and cultural realm of production, starting from early ages till the 13th century.
Evaluate architectural products within a wide range of singular building to urban environment, in regard to their distinct and similar characteristics with a comparative perspective, which are produced in different cultural and historical contexts.
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
Understanding of parallel and divergent canons and traditions of architecture, landscape and urban design including examples of indigenous, vernacular, local, regional, national settings from the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern hemispheres in terms of their climatic, ecological, technological, socioeconomic, public health, and cultural factors.
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.
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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction: Why do we study architectural history? What is history? In what ways is it related to architecture? How do we record and evaluate them in a historical perspective? |
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2) |
1st cities—Fertile Crescent, Sumer, India, Harappa, Jericho
small settlements everywhere, the village as the human habitation
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Trachtenberg, Ch 1, pp: 76-84. |
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Of Kings and Pharaohs: Egypt |
Trachtenberg, Ch 1, pp: 62-76 |
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The Greek City: Athens |
Trachtenberg, Ch 2, pp: 90-107. |
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The City Assembled: Hellenistic City Culture |
Trachtenberg, Ch 2, pp: 109-114. |
6) |
The Roman City: From Republic to Empire
Roman Empire: Asia Minor and Beyond |
Trachtenberg, Ch 3, pp:120-149. |
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MIDTERM |
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8) |
The Christian City: Early Byzantine City in Asia Minor,
Italy and the Near East
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Trachtenberg, Ch 4, pp: 161-176. |
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Middle and Late Byzantine Architecture in Constantinople and the Provinces
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R. Ousterhout, ‘An Apologia for Byzantine Architecture,’ Gesta 35 (1996): 21-33.
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11) |
Islamic Cities and Landscapes: Damascus, Baghdad |
D. Fairchild Ruggles, Islamic Gardens and Landscapes, Ch 1.
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12) |
Islamic Cities and Landscapes: Cairo, Isfahan, Konya |
D. Fairchild Ruggles, Islamic Gardens and Landscapes, Ch 2. |
13) |
Medieval Cities: the Romanesque |
Trachtenberg, Ch 5, pp: 185-190 |
14) |
Medieval Cities: the Gothic |
Trachtenberg, Ch 5, pp: 185-190; Ch 7, pp: 222-245. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information |
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2) |
Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. |
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3) |
Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. |
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4) |
Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. |
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5) |
He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. |
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6) |
Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. |
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7) |
He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. |
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8) |
Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. |
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9) |
With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |
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