PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC2027	History and Theory of Architecture II	Spring	2	0	2	4

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SUNA ÇAĞAPTAY
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BERNA YAYLALI Instructor ASLI VARON Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SUNA ÇAĞAPTAY
Course Objectives:	This course aims to examine the character and context of the built environment and the key works in architecture from the middle ages to the contemporary period and show how architectural works are embedded in their physical and social contexts. In this respect it includes the introduction of history of the architectural and urban environment—its form, function, and representation—addressing cultural/economic/natural factors, settlement patterns, structure, design, planning, and theories of architectural and urban forms.

Learning Outcomes

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.
- 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.

Course Content

This course aims to examine the character and context of the built environment and the key works in architecture from the middle ages to the contemporary period and show how architectural works are embedded in their physical and social contexts. In this respect it includes the introduction of history of the urban environment—its form, function, and representation—addressing cultural/economic/natural factors, settlement patterns, structure, design, planning, and theories of urban forms.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	The Romanesque Architecture
3)	Gothic Architecture
4)	The Renaissance
5)	High Renaissance and Manierism
6)	Classical Ottoman Architecture and Ottoman Gardens
7)	Popes and Cardinals as Planers and Italian Gardens
8)	Mid-term; Palladio and Sinan
9)	Baroque in Italy
10)	Baroque and Late Baroque
11)	Revivalism and Neoclassicism
12)	Neo Gothic, Beaux Art and Eclecticism
13)	The Age of The Machines
14)	Wrapping up

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Michael Fazio, Marian Moffett, Lawrence Wodehouse, A World of History of Architecture (Lawrence King Publishing, 2009).
Spiro Kostof, A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals (New York: Oxford University Press, 1995). 2nd. Edition (NA 200/. K65 1995).
Marvin Trachtenberg and Isabelle Hyman, Architecture from Prehistory to Post-Modernism. 2nd edition. (New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2002).
Ian Sutton, Western Architecture (Thames & Hudson world of art, 2001).
Francis D.K. Ching, Mark M. Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash, A Global History of Architecture (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007).
Francesca Prina, The Story of Gothic Architecture (Prestel, 2009).
Alexander Markschies, Icons of Renaissance (Prestel, 2003).

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 35
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	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			100

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)	Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science.
2)	Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior.
3)	Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives
4)	Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study).
5)	Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups.
6)	Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological).
7)	Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them.
8)	Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation.
9)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process.	3