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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Nonverbal Communication in Dwelling |
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| Course Code |
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MM-558 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ONUR KARAGENÇ ERMAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the communication process based on meaning in the physical environment.
Defines elements that convey meaning in the housing
Knows semantic parameters belong to relationship between residence and users.
Specifies the semantic levels in different user profiles and housing types.
Semantically analyzes residential areas.
Follows scientific works and makes comments.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To provide a different approach to home and user relationship with the assumption as a tool of social communication rather than becoming a functional element which provides accommodation of home. In this context,lecture aims nonverbal communication based on home and user relationship, signs which belong to user indoor and outdoor of home, messages conveyed with close environment of home, various and different type of messages which change and diversify around home environment. |
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| Course Contents |
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Nonverbal communication in the home and user relationship, signs and symbols in close home environment, conveyed mesagges of home with close environment, signification process. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The aim, content and extent of the course |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation |
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2 |
Signification Process |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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3 |
Concept of Meaning in Architecture |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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4 |
Factors that convey meaning in Architecture |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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5 |
Housing Phenomenon |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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6 |
Social, Cultural and Economic Content of the House |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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7 |
Models and Approaches about Meaning of the House |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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8 |
Reflection of User Characteristics to House and Impact to meaning |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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9 |
Midterm Exam |
repetition of the topics |
Written Exam |
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10 |
Meaning in the interior of the housing |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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11 |
Meaning in the exterior and in the near environment of the housing |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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12 |
Meaning in the Different Housing Types |
Readings on the subject, researches |
Lecture, presentation, discussion |
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13 |
Analysis of the Samples |
Case studies, practices |
presentation, discussion |
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14 |
Analysis of the Samples |
Case studies, practices |
presentation, discussion |
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15 |
Analysis of the Samples |
Case studies, practices |
presentation, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
repetition of the topics |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Altman I., Werner C., 1985; Home Environments, Plenum Press, NY
Arias E.G., 1993; The Meaning and Use of Housing, Avebury
Broadbent G., Bunt R., Jencks C. (eds), 1980; Sign, Symbols and Architecture, John Wiley & Sons
Becker F.D., 1977; Housing Messages, Dowden Hutchinson & Ross Inc., Strousdburg
Hesselgren S., 1960; The Language of Architecture, V.1, Essex: Applied Science Publisher
Lawrence R.J., 1987; Housing, Dwellings and Homes, John Wiley & Sons
Oliver P., 1975; Shelter , Sign & Symbol, Barriel & Jenkins, London
Rapoport A., 1990; The Meaning of Built Environment, Uni. of Arizona Press
Sadalla E.K., Vershure B., Burroughs J., 1987; Identity Symbolism in Housing, Environment and Behavior, September 1987, vol. 19, no. 5, 569-587
Norberg Schultz C., 1993, Conxcept of Dwelling, Electra Rizzoli
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
13 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Produces comprehensive projects related to the field: produces a comprehensive project using acquired knowledge, understanding and the skills [with an inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, beyond disciplines approach] demonstrating the capacity of making decisions on different scales of design / planning. |
3 |
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On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, has advanced level of knowledge and understanding that is needed for original studies in the fields of architecture, planning, and design. |
5 |
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3 |
Gains needed cognitive and practical skills required for competence in professional practice. |
3 |
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4 |
Gains skills for necessary specialized problem-solving skills to develop new knowledge and methods related to the field of research and to integrate knowledge from different fields. |
5 |
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5 |
Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. |
4 |
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6 |
Manages an independent study that requires expertise in the relevant field. |
3 |
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7 |
Has the critical awareness about problems concerning the nature of knowledge, sources, production of knowledge and testing related to the fields of Architecture / Planning / design and other related areas. |
5 |
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8 |
Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. |
4 |
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9 |
Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. |
4 |
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10 |
Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. |
3 |
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11 |
Contributes to the professional knowledge and practice of the teams that work in academic environment or application field and/or takes responsibility to review strategic performance. |
3 |
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12 |
Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. |
5 |
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13 |
Shares clearly and systematically the findings and conclusions reached as a result of a study and the basis of the knowledge and rationale of the findings with experts and non-experts. |
5 |
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14 |
Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. |
4 |
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15 |
Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. |
5 |
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16 |
Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. |
5 |
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17 |
Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. |
4 |
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18 |
Conducts an academic study in a critical and systematic way, carries out academic dialogue for critical and categorical results, presents and publishes papers in national and international environments. |
5 |
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19 |
Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. |
4 |
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20 |
Integrates and handles complex situations, produces decisions with incomplete or limited information, being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities that may arise from the implementation of the decisions and the acquired knowledge, |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
13 |
4 |
52 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 151 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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