EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
DES3922 History of Design and Technology 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 : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET ASATEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MEHMET ASATEKİN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course aims to provide information on the beginnings and development of industrial design and on its present state in different countries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- define the beginning process of industrial design as a new discipline,
- define the development and dynamics of industrial design,
- identify and discuss prominent examples of industrial design,
- analyze industrial design movements, styles, places and designers,
- evaluate industrial design examples in reciprocal relations.

Course Content

This second part of the two-semester course starts with the effects of industrial revolution on visual arts and on crafts. It continues with the emergence of industrial design and its development in several countries. It discusses the different and differing characteristics of industrial design in time and place.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) From Crafts to Machine Age
2) From Crafts to Machine Age II
3) 1930larda ABD
3) Bauhaus
4) Emergence of Industrial Design
5) Post-war USA
6) Post-war Europa: UK and France
7) Post-war Europa: Germany
8) Post-war Europa: Italy
9) Design in Scandinavia.
10) Globalism in Design I
11) Globalism in Design II
12) Enlarging Borders: Design and Innovation
13) Enlarging Borders: Designer as Entrepreneur
14) Wrap-up, "Objectified"

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: non
References: non

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 5
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Midterms 2 % 40
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
Homework Assignments 2 2 4
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 38

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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3