| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture | ||||
| Course Code | ARC 425 | ||||
| Course Title in English | The Evolution of the City | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Kentin Evrimi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 126 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | 4 semesters of design studio | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn to comprehend the roots and the evolution of the concept “city” throughout the ages and analyze its dialectical relationship with nature and humankind. | ||||
| Course Description | In this course, the dynamics/factors/variables which shape our cities, man made or natural, will be scrutinized and determined, while the counter effects of our evolving cities which operate as “interfaces between the administrative/military/economic powers and the public” and continue to shape our society will be tracked simultaneously. The determination of the variables which contribute/contributed to the equations shaping contemporary and historical urban geographies will provide a foundation of our imagining of future cities. Differences and similarities between urban geographies from different ages and localities will be used as a guideline for the students, who are expected to found an imaginary ancient settlement and evolve it as the course progresses using their sketchbooks and all kinds of media. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Ders kapsamında, kentlerimizi şekillendiren insan yapımı veya doğal dinamikler, etkiler, değişkenler irdelenecek ve tespit edilecektir. Aynı esnada, bu etkiler altında evrimleşen kentlerin, yönetimsel, askeri veya ekonomik güçlerle toplum arasında konumlanmış birer arayüz olarak, toplum ve insanlık üzerindeki dönüştürücü etkileri takip edilecektir. Günümüz ve tarihi kent coğrafyalarının şekillenmesine katkıda bulunan bu değişkenlerin tespiti, bize kentlerin geleceğini tasavvur etmemiz için temel oluşturacaktır. Farklı tarihlerin, farklı yörelerin kentsel coğrafyaları arasındaki benzerlik ve ayrımlar, kendi kurgusal yerleşimlerini kurup, dönem boyunca evrimleştirmeleri beklenecek öğrenciler için kılavuz işlevi görecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) 1. understand the close relationship between our physical environment and social dynamics throughout history; 2) 2. determine the underlying variables that shape our societies and cities; 3) 3. recognize the effects of changes in production methods, belief systems and power; struggles on our cities’ physical and psychological topographies throughout history; 4) 4. imagine the future of our cities based on contemporary social and environmental data. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | ÇAĞRI KÜÇÜKAY , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. ÇAĞRI KÜÇÜKAY |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Inside & Outside / Borders & Walls Meaning of Space / Production of Territory The Roots & Idea of the City |
| 2) | Humanity’s Awe of the Heavens (Göbeklitepe) The Neolithic Revolution Proto-Cities (Jericho-Çatalhöyük-Eridu) |
| 3) | Urbanization in the Pre-Industrial Era I |
| 4) | Urbanization in the Pre-Industrial Era II |
| 5) | Urbanization in the Industrial Era I |
| 6) | Urbanization in the Industrial Era II |
| 7) | Urbanization in the Industrial Era III |
| 8) | Urbanization in the Post-Industrial Era I |
| 9) | Urbanization in the Post-Industrial Era II |
| 10) | Contemporary Urban Geographies / Fragmented Cities |
| 11) | Contemporary Urban Geographies / Cities as Battleground |
| 12) | Contemporary Urban Geographies / Nature vs Cities |
| 13) | Imagining Urban Futures I |
| 14) | Imagining Urban Futures II |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Readings: Norwich, J.J. (2014) Cities That Shaped the Ancient World, Thames & Hudson Norberg-Schulz, C. (1988) Architecture: Meaning and Space, Rizzoli International Publ. Soja, E.W. (2000) Postmetropolis: Critical Studies of Cities and Regions, Blackwell Press Bauman, Z. (1998) Globalization: The Human Consequences, Columbia University Press Picon, A. (2010) Digital Culture in Architecture, Princeton University Press Fitzpatrick, J. (2009) The Idea of the City: Early-Modern, Modern and Post-Modern Locations and Communities, Cambridge Scholars Publ. Koonings, K., Kruijt, D. (ed) (2007) Fractured Cities: Social Exclusion, Urban Violence and Contested Spaces, Zed Books Ltd. Sorkin, M. (ed) (2005) Against the Wall, The New Press Required readings for weekly discussions will be posted on Blackboard. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Slideshow, movie, discussion and reading. | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Sketchbook Assignments, Pre-Lecture Preparation, Final Presentation | ||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | ||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
kucukayc@mef.edu.tr - Attendance is essential for this course. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 14 | 4 | 56 | ||||
| Total Workload | 126 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||