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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Unfolding the thresholds in the history of Berlin |
Compiled Material |
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Tracing political, social and economical transformations throughout German history |
Compiled Material |
3) |
Tracing political, social and economical transformations throughout German history |
Compiled Material |
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German Philosophy: Kant, Hegel, Nietsche, Heidegger and Habermas in relation to ontology, epistemology, aesthetics and power relations. |
Compiled Material |
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German Philosophy: Kant, Hegel, Nietsche, Heidegger and Habermas in relation to ontology, epistemology, aesthetics and power relations. |
Compiled Material |
6) |
German Literature: from Weimar Classicism up to modern German Literature (Goethe, Schiller, Keeler Storm, Brecht, Bachman etc.) |
Compiled Material |
7) |
German music, from classical composers (Bach, Beethoven, Lizst, Brahms and Wagner) up to 21st century exploring the potentials of extended techniques. |
Compiled Material |
8) |
Tracing the sound of Berlin |
Compiled Material |
9) |
Unfolding the thresholds in German art and architecture |
Compiled Material |
10) |
Unfolding the thresholds in German art and architecture |
Compiled Material |
11) |
Berlin, the open air museum of contemporary architecture |
Compiled Material |
12) |
Review of the semester |
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13) |
Presentations |
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14) |
Presentations |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes: |
Dersler, öğrenci sunumları ve site gezilere ek olarak verilen okuma materyalleri üzerine tartışmalar içermektedir.
Tartışmalara iyi katılım dersi geçmek için zorunludur.
rian Ladd, The Ghosts of Berlin: Confronting German History in Urban Landscape, University of Chicago Press, 1998.
Alexandra Richie, Faust’s Metropolis: A History of Berlin, Caroll and Graff Publishers, 1999
Thomas Flemming, Berlin in the Cold War: The Battle for the Divided City; the Rise and the Fall of the Wall, Berlinica, 2010.
Andrew Bowie, Introduction to German Philsophy: From Kant to Habermas, Polity, 2003
Magdalena Droste, The Bauhus: 1919-1933: Reform and Avat-garde, Taschen 2006.
Michael Imhof and Leon Krempel, Berlin New Architecture: A Guide to New Buildings from 1989 to Today, Verlag, 2009. |
References: |
The course comprises lectures, student presentations and discussions on the given reading materials in addition to site excursions.
Good attendance and participation to the discussions is obligatory to pass the course.
Brian Ladd, The Ghosts of Berlin: Confronting German History in Urban Landscape, University of Chicago Press, 1998.
Alexandra Richie, Faust’s Metropolis: A History of Berlin, Caroll and Graff Publishers, 1999
Thomas Flemming, Berlin in the Cold War: The Battle for the Divided City; the Rise and the Fall of the Wall, Berlinica, 2010.
Andrew Bowie, Introduction to German Philsophy: From Kant to Habermas, Polity, 2003
Magdalena Droste, The Bauhus: 1919-1933: Reform and Avat-garde, Taschen 2006.
Michael Imhof and Leon Krempel, Berlin New Architecture: A Guide to New Buildings from 1989 to Today, Verlag, 2009. |
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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. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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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. |
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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. |
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5) |
Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. |
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6) |
Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. |
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8) |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. |
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9) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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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. |
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