PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
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
GEP0206 Virtual Discovery of İstanbul Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The aim of course is to introduce every aspect of Istanbul. The course, geographical, historical, social, architectural, cultural features, emphasize the importance of Istanbul as an imperial city.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
•To understand the importance of Istanbul
•to summarize Istanbul’s history and its topography as a city
•to describe the salient characteristics of Istanbul
•to comment on the social, cultural and architectural differences in Istanbul
•to examine the view of Istanbul in the Ancient Greek, Rome, Byzantine and Ottoman periods
•to identify the buildings in Istanbul according to their periods and typologies

Course Content

This course will explore historical city of İstanbul the context of society of Istanbul across its cosmopolitan, sophisticated culture.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of Istanbul Books on Istanbul Complied Material
2) Location and Geography of Istanbul; Complied Material
3) Names and Legends of Istanbul;Chronology of Istanbul; Complied Material
4) History of Istanbul; Pre-historic Period, Byzantion Period, Complied Material
5) History of Istanbul; Roman-Byzantine Period, Complied Material
6) History of Istanbul; Ottoman Period, Complied Material
7) History of Istanbul; From Republic to Nowadays... Complied Material
8) Midterm Complied Material
9) Architectural Heritage of Istanbul; Külliye (complex of buildings), Mosques, Palaces, Obeliks Baths, Fountains and Water Complexes, Churches, Synogogue, Towers, etc. Complied Material
10) Historical Figures of İstanbul; Byzas, Constantin I, Iustianus, Kommenoslar, Paleologoslar, I. Beyazıd, Conqurer Sultan Mehmed, Ulubatlı Hasan, Magnificant Süleyman, Mimar Sinan, Kamondo Family, Pierre Loti, Patrona Halil… Complied Material
11) Istanbul’s Disaster Timeline: Earthquakes, Fires etc. Complied Material
12) Life Culture in Istanbul; Simit (Turkish bagel)-Tea; Turkish Cafe, Seagulls, Doves, Cats and Dogs; Erguvan (judas-tree)-Tulip vb; Lüfer (blue fish)-Palamut (bonito)-İstavrit (truchurus); Complied Material
13) Cultural Life in Istanbul ; Museums, Theaters, Cinemas, Art Galleries, Universities, Festivals, Shoping Centers etc. Complied Material
14) Transportation in Istanbul; From “Şirketi Hayriye” to İDO, From “the Tunnel” to finucular,metrobüs and tram. Complied Material

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Anonim- Dünden Bugüne İstanbul Ansiklopedisi Barbaro, Nicola (2007), Konstantiniyye’den İstanbul’a, Bayrı, Mehmet Halit (1951), Yer Adları Ve Yer Adlarına Bağlı Folklör Bilgileriyle İstanbul, Hayat Yayınları, İstanbul. Brown, John. P. (1868), Ancient And Modern Constantinople, London Carbognano, Cosimo De; 18.Y’.In Sonunda İstanbul, Eren Yayıncılık. Çelik, Zeynep (1986), 19. Yüzyılda Osmanlı Başkenti, Değişen İstanbul, İstanbul. Dallaway, James (1797), Constantinople Ancient And Modern, London. Deleon, Jak; Anıtsal İstanbul,Remzi Yayınevi Dethier,P.A; Boğaziçi ve İstanbul, İst. 1993 Ebersolt, Jean; Bizans İstanbul’u Ve Doğu Seyyahları, İst.1996 Ergin, Osman Nuri (2003), İstanbul Şehri Rehberi, İstanbul 1934, Tıpkı Basım Freely, John; Galata, Arkeoloji Ve Sanat Yayınları Freely, John.; Istanbul: The İmperial City Galland, Antoine (1998), İstanbul’ Ait Günlük Hatıralar (1672-1673), I-II, Çev. Nahid Sırrı Örik, İstanbul.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 5
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 10 1 10
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 3 3 9
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 96

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 1
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 1
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 5