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Course Description Course Name : City And Culture Course Code : MIM357 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains skills for explaining and evaluating relationships between humanbeings, function and form and concepts used in architecture Gains competence for data gathering, evaluating, recording and applying information about architectural processes Determines needs and social problems of urban habitants and develops solutions Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Gaining knowledge about urban living forms throughout history, urban sociology and the relationship between people and urban life, examination of urban life in terms of culture. Course Contents : The concept of human nature, definitions of urban and country life, social relationships and public spaces, urbanity, urbanization, international documents on social rights in urban life, the relationship between immigration and urbanization Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The concept of mankind Presentation and discussion 2 Culture and Civilization Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 3 Community and communion Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 4 Culture, society, individual Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 5 Immigration and urbanization Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 6 Slum culture-squatter house Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 7 Human rights and urbanite rights Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 8 Urbanite awareness Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 9 Mid-term exam Related reading and research Written examination 10 Urban transformation Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 11 Urban transformation in Turkey and the world Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 12 Actors in urbanization Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 13 Urbanization policy in Turkey Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 14 Urbanization-citizenship 1 Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 15 Urbanization-citizenship 2 Related reading and research Presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Related reading and research Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  COGITO (1996) “City and its Culture”, Yapı Kredi Publishing, Volume 8  BOOKCHIN, M. (1999) “Urbanization without Cities- The Rise and Fall of Citizenship", Ayrıntı Publishing, İstanbul.  DOĞAN, İ. (2000) “Sociology–Concepts and Problems”, 3rd edition, Sistem Publishing, İstanbul.  LABORIT, H. (1990) “Mankind and City”, Payel Publishing, İstanbul. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 2 2 Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. 0 3 Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. 3 4 Designs using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of architecture, examines and interprets facts and phenomenons by using scientific methods and techniques. 0 5 Develops himself/herself continously by specifying his/ her needs toward his/her interest and talents, scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas as well as occupancy improvement. 0 6 Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. 4 7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 5 8 Develops, evaluates and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, seperators, etc.). 0 9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 0 10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 0 11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 0 12 Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. 1 13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 1 14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 2 15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 0 16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 4 17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 0 18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 2 19 Gains consciousness for identification and preservation of historical settings, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites, knows and uses required techniques for preparation of restoration projects. 0 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 49 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.96 ECTS Credit: 2