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MEDICINE
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
ARC3921 Selected Topics in Architecture 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 :
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SUNA ÇAĞAPTAY
Assoc. Prof. ALİ DEVRİM IŞIKKAYA
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BELİNDA TORUS
Recommended Optional Program Components: Students are expected to associate history and design courses.
Course Objectives: since a field of social and cultural production, to review architecture as a milieu of actuality that is effective in particularities of every cultural-social formation within primary/specific texts, that can be updated virtually every semestre.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Assess architecture as social formation within techno-cultural and socio-cultural projections.

II. Develop a critical thinking through texts related to architecture in focus of a primary and particular event and/ or concept.


III. Conclude that texts change in each and every socio-cultural formation, that they are pluralistic and hence, they are historical.

IV. Associate correlations of architecture-history-theory-criticism to recognise architecture as a field of reproduction and relate this comprehension to design implementation.

Course Content

Texts on architecture and/or texts on architectural issues and literal and visual texts produced by architectural thought comprise the course content.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Time-space and architecture 1.1 Simpson, L.C., (1995). Technology, Time and The Conversations of Modernity, Routledge, New York. 1.2 Kern, S., (1983). The Culture of Time and Space, 1880-1913, Harvard University Press, Cambridge.
2) Becoming acquainted with the concepts and the phenomena: time, space, modern, temporal time&space, modern time&space, architecture, İstanbul. 2.1 metapolis dictionary of advanced architecture 2.2 Becoming İstanbul 2.3 Webster Online Dictionary, temporal, http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/temporal 2.4 The Oxford Dictionary of English, (2005). Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1816. 2.5 Cambridge İnternational Dictionary of English, (1995). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1499. 2.6 The New Webster’s Dictionary of The English Language, (1986). Delair Publishing, New York, 1011. 2.7 Temporal, http://www.etymonline.com/temporal 2.8 TDK, (2005). Türkçe Sözlük, Atatürk Kültür, Dil ve Tarih Yüksek Kurumu, 10. baskı, Ankara. 2.9 Devellioğlu, F., (2008). Osmanlıca-Türkçe Ansiklopedik Lûgat, 25. baskı, Aydın Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara.
3) In the focus on the "selected topics" Architecture and Realities. reading 3.1: Giddens, A., (1996). The Consequences of Modernity, 6. baskı, Polity Press, Cambridge. reading 3.2: Mumford, L., (1934).Technics and Civilization, Brace and Company, Newyork.
4) In the focus of the "selected topics" architecture andrealities. lecture: Time&space conception and architecture. reading 4.1: Tanju, B., (2005). “Mekân-Zaman ve Mimarlıklar”, Zaman-Mekân, 168-185; Derleyen: Ural, Ş., Şentürer, A., Uz Sönmez, F. ve Berber, Ö., (2008) Zaman-Mekân, birinci baskı, YEM, İstanbul. reading 4.2: Davidson, C., C., (1999). Anytime, MIT Press, Cambridge.
5) In the focus of the "selected topics" architecture and realities. lecture: time&space and architecture in premodern world. reading 5.1: Landes, D., S., (1983). Revolution of Time: Clocks and The Making of The Modern World, Belknap Press of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, London. reading 5.2: Rossum, G., D., (1996). History of The Hour: Clocks and Modern Temporal Orders, Çeviren: Dunlap Thomas, The University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
6) in the focus of the "selected topics" architecture and realities. lecture: Ottoman time&space and architecture in premodern world reading 6.1: Tanyeli, U., (1998). “The Emergence of Modern Time Consciousness in the Islamic World and the Problematics of Spatial Perception”, 159-167; Derleyen: Davidson, C., C., (1999). Anytime, MIT Press, Cambridge. reading 6.2: Akın, N., (2002). 19. Yüzyılın İkinci Yarısında Galata ve Pera, ikinci baskı, Literatür Yayınları, İstanbul. quiz 1.
7) in the focus of the "selected realities" architecture and realities. lecture: Nignt in Ottoman time&space conception and architecture reading 7.1: Çelik, Z., (1993). Remaking of İstanbul: Portrait of an Ottoman City in the Nineteenth Century, University of California Press, California.; Çeviren: Deringil, S., (1996). 19. Yüzyılda Değişen İstanbul, birinci baskı, Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları, İstanbul. reading 7.2: Işın, E., (2006). Everyday Life in İstanbul, Tarih, Kültür ve Mekan İlişkileri Üzerine Tarih Denemeleri, birinci baskı, YKY, İstanbul.
8) in the focus of the "selected topics" and architecture. discussion: premodern realities and architecture submission of term paper topic
9) in the focus of the "selected topics", "realities", "change" and "architecture". lecture: change in time&space conception and architecture reading 9.1: Mumford, L., (1934).Technics and Civilization, Brace and Company, Newyork. reading 9.2: Bartky, I.R. (1989). “The Adoption of Standart Time”, Technology and Culture(30): 25-56. reading 9.3: Simpson, L.C., (1995). Technology, Time and The Conversations of Modernity, Routledge, New York. reading 9.4: Giddens, A., (1996). The Consequences of Modernity, 6. baskı, Polity Press, Cambridge.
10) in the focus of the "selected topics", "realities", "change" and "architecture". lecture: time&space and architecture in modern world reading 10.1: Sigfried Giedion,Space,Time and Architecture
11) in the focus of the "selected topics", "realities", "change" and "architecture". lecture: change in the ottoman time&space conception and architecture reading 11.1: Atay, F., R. (1933). Eski Saat, Akşam Matbaası, İstanbul. reading 11.2: Haşim, A. (1921). “Müslüman Saati”, Dergâh, cilt 1, (3): 1-1. quiz 2
12) in the focus of the "selected topics", "realities", "change" and "architecture". lecture: new time&space organization of ottoman istanbul and architecture reading 12.1: Tanyeli, U., (1997). “Osmanlı Kentsel Ulaştırma Düzeni ve Batılılaşması: Tekno-Kültürel Bir Değerlendirme”, 350-360; Derleyen: III. Symposium of History of Sciences, Modern Transportation and Communication Techniques in the Ottoman State, first draft issue, İstanbul. reading 12.2: Ahmet Rasim, (2005). Şehir Mektupları; Derleyen: Akbayar, N., Oğlak Klasikleri, İstanbul. reading 12.3: Wishnitzer, A. (2009). The Transformation Of Ottoman Temporal Culture During The Long Nineteenth Century, Doktora Tezi, Tel Aviv University The Graduate School of Historical Studies, Tel Aviv.
13) in the focus of the "selected topics", the relations of "realities", "change" and architecture term paper presentations.
14) in the focus of the "selected topics", the relations of "realities", "change" and "architecture" conclusion term paper presentations
15) getting ready for final
16) final final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Wishnitzer, A. (2009). The Transformation Of Ottoman Temporal Culture During The Long Nineteenth Century, Doktora Tezi, Tel Aviv University The Graduate School of Historical Studies, Tel Aviv.

Mumford, L., (1934).Technics and Civilization, Brace and Company, Newyork.

Bartky, I.R. (1989). “The Adoption of Standart Time”, Technology and Culture(30): 25-56.

Simpson, L.C., (1995). Technology, Time and The Conversations of Modernity, Routledge, New York.

Kern, S., (1983). The Culture of Time and Space, 1880-1913, Harvard University Press, Cambridge.

Işın, E., (2006). İstanbul’da Gündelik Hayat, Tarih, Kültür ve Mekan İlişkileri Üzerine Tarih Denemeleri, birinci baskı, YKY, İstanbul.

Derviş, P., Tanju, B. ve Tanyeli, U., (2009). İstanbullaşmak: Olgular, Sorunsallar, Metaforlar, birinci baskı, Garanti Galeri, İstanbul.

Akın, N., (2002). 19. Yüzyılın İkinci Yarısında Galata ve Pera, ikinci baskı, Literatür Yayınları, İstanbul.

Çelik, Z., (1993). Remaking of İstanbul: Portrait of an Ottoman City in the Nineteenth Century, University of California Press, California.; Çeviren: Deringil, S., (1996). 19. Yüzyılda Değişen İstanbul, birinci baskı, Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları, İstanbul.

Giddens, A., (1996). The Consequences of Modernity, 6. baskı, Polity Press, Cambridge.

Atay, F., R. (1933). Eski Saat, Akşam Matbaası, İstanbul.

Haşim, A. (1921). “Müslüman Saati”, Dergâh, cilt 1, (3): 1-1.

Tanpınar, A.H., (1961). Saatleri Ayarlama Enstitüsü, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.

Ahmet Rasim, (2005). Şehir Mektupları; Derleyen: Akbayar, N., Oğlak Klasikleri, İstanbul.
References: Ders sürecinde konu ile ilişkilendirilebilecek metinler eklenebilecektir.

Supplementary material can be added during the course.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 32
Study Hours Out of Class 1 2
Presentations / Seminar 10 20
Homework Assignments 12 24
Quizzes 2 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 82

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process