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 | Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
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.
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Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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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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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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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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Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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 |