| 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. |
| 3) |
Of Kings and Pharaohs: Egypt |
Trachtenberg, Ch 1, pp: 62-76 |
| 4) |
The Greek City: Athens |
Trachtenberg, Ch 2, pp: 90-107. |
| 5) |
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. |
| 7) |
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. |
| 9) |
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 |
| 1) |
They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). |
2 |
| 2) |
They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. |
2 |
| 3) |
They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. |
2 |
| 4) |
Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
1 |
| 5) |
They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. |
3 |
| 6) |
Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. |
3 |
| 7) |
They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. |
2 |
| 8) |
They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. |
3 |
| 9) |
They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. |
1 |
| 10) |
They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. |
1 |
| 11) |
By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
3 |
| 12) |
They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. |
2 |
| 13) |
Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. |
3 |
| 14) |
Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. |
2 |
| 15) |
They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. |
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