CIVIL ENGINEERING
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 Spring	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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.