Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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TUR321 | CITY AND CIVILIZATION | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this course is to teach the relationship between city, culture and civilization in the context of scientific data and to introduce the cities of the world starting from the first urbanization process. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | This course includes the first urbanization movements starting from the Neolithic period, the formation and development of the city, culture, civilization concepts Western and Eastern civilizations, Islamic and Christian civilizations, cities in Anatolia. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explain civilization, city, city architecture, historical concepts and definitions. |
Explain the reflection of different civilizations and cultures to the form of the city starting from the first urbanization formation. |
Interpret the development of the urbanization movement from past to present and its modern reflection on urbanization with its positives and negatives. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature Search, Presentation | Definition of the city concept, to evaluate the city in the context of the City, City and Medina concepts, Çatalhöyük example | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
2 | Literature Search, Presentation | Definitions of Culture and Civilization, Effective Factors in the birth of Civilization (Geography, Human, Society, Economy etc.), East and West Civilizations, Alliance of Civilizations, Clash of Civilizations and S.P. Huntington) | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
3 | Literature Search, Presentation | Ottoman and Islamic City Identity, Philosophy of Architecture | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
4 | Literature Search, Presentation | The City in the West and the East; Reflection of Civilizations to Shape ; Mosque, Church Architecture | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
5 | Literature Search, Presentation | Seljuk Civilization and Konya | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
6 | Literature Search, Presentation | In terms of the history of Christianity, Konya (Iconium), The Christian Saints of Konya : Saint Paul, Saint Timothy, Ave Thekla, Sille and Aya Elena Church | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
7 | Literature Search, Presentation | One of the first settlements : Çatalhöyük, Kilistra, Lystra, Beyşehir Eşrefoğlu Mosque | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature Search, Presentation | Preamble City of the Ottoman Empire: Bursa, Evliya Çelebi | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
10 | Literature Search, Presentation | Environment, Nature, Ecology and Urbanization | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
11 | Literature Search, Presentation | History of Istanbul, Byzantine, History of Istanbul, Byzantine, Ottoman monuments, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome , Chora Church | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
12 | Literature Search, Presentation | History of Istanbul, Byzantine, Ottoman monuments, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome , Chora Church | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
13 | Literature Search, Presentation | City Sociology | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
14 | Literature Search, Presentation | European Cities | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
15 | Literature Search, Presentation | European Cities | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Mumford L. (2013). The City In History, Ayrinti Publications. |
Mumford L. (1938). The Culture of Cities, Harcourt, Brace and company. |
Related Articles. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 10 | 4 | 40 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 36 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |