BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ARCHITECTURE | |||||
| 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 |
| ARC4021 | Contemporary Turkish Architecture | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | -Acquainting students with the basic vocabulary and methodology of architectural recording -Acquainting students with the basic tools and knowledge of architectural criticism -Equiping the students with the main avenues of contemporary architectural trends in Turkey -Helping the students to come together with successful personalities of architectural practice |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; - 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
| Presentation, discussion and evaluation of contemporary architectural practices in Turkey. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | |
| 2) | Seminar by a reputed practicing architect | |
| 3) | How to evaluate an architectural product? | |
| 4) | How to evaluate an architectural product? | |
| 5) | Discussions about Modern Architecture | |
| 6) | Discussions about Modern Architecture | |
| 7) | Discussions about modern architectural practices in Turkey | |
| 8) | Seminar by a reputed practicing architect | |
| 9) | Seminar by a reputed practicing architect | |
| 10) | Seminar by a reputed practicing architect | |
| 11) | Seminar by a reputed practicing architect | |
| 12) | Seminar by a reputed practicing architect | |
| 13) | Seminar by a reputed practicing architect | |
| 14) | Discussions about Contemporary Turkish Architecture |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | -Sibel Bozdoğan ve Esra Akcan (2011). Turkey: Modern Architectures in History. Reaktion Books. |
| References: | Sibel Bozdoğan (2008). Modernizm ve Ulusun İnşası Erken Cumhuriyet Türkiyesi'nde Mimari Kültür. Metis Yayınları. -Sibel Bozdoğan, Suha Özkan, Hans Hollein ve Engin Yenal (1987). Sedad Eldem: Architect in Turkey. Concept Media. -Şevki Vanlı (2006). Mimariden Konuşmak, Bilinmek İstenmeyen 20. Yüzyıl Türk Mimarlığı, Eleştirel Bakış. -Colin Davies (2011). Thinking About Architecture: An Introduction to Architectural Theory. Laurence King Publishers. -Alexandra Lange (2012). Writing About Architecture: Mastering the Language of Buildings and Cities (Architecture Briefs). Princeton Architectural Press. |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 106 | ||
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) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | 4 |
| 2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | 4 |
| 3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | 5 |
| 4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | 3 |
| 5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | 3 |
| 6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | 4 |
| 7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | 3 |
| 8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | 3 |
| 9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | 2 |
| 10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. | 3 |