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Course Description Course Name : New Buildings in Historic Environments Course Code : MM-562 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains competence for understanding and examining characteristics of historic environments Gains skills for following and examining conceptual discussions on designing new buildings in historic settings Gains skills for developing alternative approaches and methods in the relevant field of research and for expressing them using technical drawing Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Examining important criteria while designing a new building within a historic encironment and discussing various approaches Course Contents : Concept of historic environment, examining samples of designing new building in historic environments, classification and discussion of approaches, preparation of alternative projects for a selected plot within a historic environment Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, field study   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Concept of historic environment Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 2 Concept of new building in a historic environment Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 3 Approaches for designing a new building in a historic environment Relevant reading and research Presentation 4 Selection of study area Relevant reading and research Discussion 5 Historical development of the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering documents Discussion 6 Morphological analysis of the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering documents Discussion 7 Characteristics of the buildings in the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering documents Discussion 8 Discussion on unique qualities of the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering documents Discussion 9 Mid-term exam Relevant reading and research Submission of the preliminary report 10 Discussion on approaches that can be adopted in designing a new building in the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering documents Discussion 11 Discussion on approaches that can be adopted in designing a new building in the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering documents Discussion 12 Developing design proposals for a new building in the study area Relevant reading and research Discussion 13 Developing design proposals for a new building in the study area Relevant reading and research Discussion 14 Developing design proposals for a new building in the study area Relevant reading and research Discussion 15 Preparation of the final report Relevant reading and research Discussion 16/17 Final exam Relevant reading and research Submission of the final report   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Tanaç Zeren, M. (2010) "The Concepts of New Extension and New Buildings in Historic Environments", Yalın Yayıncılık, İstanbul  Enç, G. (2009) "Criteria for New Building Design within Historic Urban Areas and Examination of its Implementation through the Example of Fener District", Yıldız Technical University, Institute of Natural Sciences, Unpublished MSc Thesis. Required Course Material(s)  Saban, F.D. (2004) "The Effective Management of the Historic Urban Context –An assessment of local conservation practice", Unpublished PhD Thesis, UCL Bartlett School of Planning, London  SABAN ÖKESLİ, D. (2011c) “On Cultural Heritage and Conservation- Legal Contradictions and New Buildings in Historic Areas”, Güney Mimarlık, March 2011, Vol 3, s:13-18.  SABAN ÖKESLİ, D. (2011b) “Architect Semih Rüstem Business Centre”, Güney Mimarlık, March 2011, Vol. 3, s:39-44.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 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. 0 2 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. 4 3 Gains needed cognitive and practical skills required for competence in professional practice. 2 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 5 Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. 4 6 Manages an independent study that requires expertise in the relevant field. 5 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. 4 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 9 Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. 4 10 Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. 3 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. 4 12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 4 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. 4 14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 0 15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 2 16 Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. 3 17 Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. 4 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. 3 19 Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. 5 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 3 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6