DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
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
GEP0203	Globalization and Istanbul	Fall	3	0	3	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:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor İLHAN ZEYNEP KARAKILIÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	In this course, students will learn how Istanbul has been changed by the neoliberal economic policies implemented in Turkey since the 1950s, but especially after the 1980s, and by globalization, which has had an impact on many areas, by looking at the city from different perspectives. Throughout the course, where Istanbul is considered as a global city, it is aimed that students will be able to see the relationship of a city with globalization as well as the different layers of Istanbul and learn to appreciate the value of these layers. With the active participation of the students, they are expected to develop and discuss their own ideas on the meaning of globalization, its economic dimension, the connection between the globalization process and Istanbul, how Istanbul is globalized, the effects of globalization on urban transformation processes and the cultural life of the city. The course aims to introduce students from different departments to concepts such as globalization, urbanization, urban transformation, displacement and differentiation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Understand what globalization is,
2. To learn about the development and globalization of cities
3. To have knowledge about the planned economy period and neoliberal transformation in Turkey
4. To see urbanization in Turkey since 1950 through Istanbul,
5. To see how Istanbul has been affected economically and spatially by globalization,
6. To see the effects of this process in areas such as urban memory, culture industry, food culture and shopping habits
7. Appreciate the richness of these different fields and raise awareness on how to incorporate this richness into their lives

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting with the class and examining the course syllabus
2)	Meeting with the class and examining the course syllabus
3)	Globalization
4)	Globalization and Cities
5)	Urbanization in Turkey and Globalization in Istanbul
6)	Global Change in Istanbul 1
7)	Global Change in Istanbul 2
8)	Global Change in Istanbul 3
9)	Global Change in Istanbul 4
10)	Social memory in Istanbul
11)	Culture Industry in İstanbul
12)	Food Culture in Istanbul
13)	Global Passage: Bosphorus
14)	Submission of Map or Leaflet of Daily Tour in İstanbul Assignment and General Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Course Resources

1. Week: Meeting with the class and examining the course syllabus

2. Week: Meeting with the class and examining the course syllabus

3. Week: Globalization

Giddens, A. (2006). “Globalization and Changing World". In Sociology. Malden: Polity Press. Pp. 48-74.

Held, D. and A. McGrew, D. Galdblatt, J. Perraton (1999). Globalization, Global Governance 5:(4): 483-496.

4.Week: Globalization and Cities

Giddens, A. (2006). “Cities and Urban Spaces". In Sociology. Malden: Polity Press. Pp. 922-935.

5. Week: Urbanization in Turkey and Globalization in Istanbul

Keyder, Ç. (1999). “The Setting”. In "İstanbul, Between the Global and the Local" edited by . Keyder. New York: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. Pp. 1-28.

6.Week: Global Change in Istanbul 1

watching documentary Ekümenopolis: Ucu Olmayan Şehir (2011, İmre Azem)

Ekümenopolis: Ucu Olmayan Şehir https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1854524/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maEcPKBXV0M&t=641s

7.Week: Global Change in Istanbul 2

Erder, S. (1999). “Where do you hail from?". In "İstanbul, Between the Global and the Local", edited by Ç. Keyder. New York: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. Pp 161-171.

8.Week:

Kuyucu, T. and Ö. Ünsal (2009). “‘Urban Transformation’ as State-led Property Transfer: An Analysis of Two Cases of Urban Renewal in Istanbul", Urban Studies, 47(7): 1479-1499.

9.Week: Global Change in Istanbul 4
Walking tour papers’ submission and discussions

10. Week: Social memory in Istanbul

Baykan, A., Z.İ. Boynudelik, B. Uluoğlu and B. Sevingen (2010). "Contestations over a Living Heritage Site: the Case of Büyük Valide Han". In "Orienting Istanbul: Cultural Capital of Europe?", edited by D. Göktürk, L. Soysal and İ. Türeli. London and New York: Routledge. Pp: 71-87.

11. Week: Culture Industry in İstanbul

Stokes, M. (1999). “Souding Out: the Culture Industries and the Globalization of Istanbul". In "Istanbul, Between the Global and the Local", edited by Ç. Keyder. New York: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. Pp. 121-139.

Watching documentary “Crossing the Bridge: the Sound of İstanbul” (2005, Fatih Akın)
Crossing the Bridge: the Sound of İstanbul https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459242/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnNZbpx-AWY

12. Week: Food Culture in Istanbul

Yenal, Z. and M. Kubiena. (2016). "Culinary Work at the Crossroads in Istanbul", Gastronomica, 16(1): 62-77.

Vardar, N. (2017). Women to Women Refugee Kitchen Web Page: https://m.bianet.org/english/women/182834-woman-to-woman-refugee-kitchen

Al Sayed, D. and N. Fawakhirjy (????). Web Page:
https://culinarybackstreets.com/cities-category/istanbul/2019/vezir-han/

watching TV Show Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations in Istanbul (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz223HRovno&t=180s

13. Week: Global Passage: Bosphorus

Şehir Hatları, History https://www.sehirhatlari.istanbul/en/corporate/history-58

Akçura, G. (2018). “Life on Beaches of Istanbul” in İstanbul's Seaside Pleasure. İstanbul: Pera Museum. Pp 87-174.

14. Week: Submission of Map or Leaflet of Daily Tour in İstanbul Assignment and General Discussion

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	1	% 20
Quizzes	2	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 20
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	3	42
Application	2	2	4
Project	2	4	8
Quizzes	3	6	18
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			92

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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.