URBAN IDENTITY AND CULTURAL SUSTAINABİLITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICM361	URBAN IDENTITY AND CULTURAL SUSTAINABİLITY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
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. İBRAHİM EROL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer HÜLYA ALGUR MARŞOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of city and urban space within their historical, social, and spatial contexts; to offer a theoretical foundation for examining the phenomenon of urban identity with its various components; and to introduce the multidimensional structure of sustainability thinking, thereby developing the ability to evaluate the concept of cultural sustainability within the context of urban identity.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This theoretical course begins by examining the historical development of the concept of the city and the formation of urban space. Students discuss how we perceive cities and how this perception relates to urban identity. The concept of urban identity, its components, and its relationship with urban memory are then explored within a theoretical framework. The effects of urban transformation processes on identity are questioned, and the importance of preserving identity is emphasized. In the second part of the course, the concept of sustainability is addressed in its environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Within this general framework, the topic of cultural sustainability is introduced, and the relationship between cultural values and urban identity is discussed. Throughout the course, critical readings and comparisons are made using different city examples.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines fundamental concepts such as city, urban space, city identity and sustainability.
Explains the historical development processes of these concepts and interprets the relationships between them.
Discusses identity elements within context by defining them through various city examples.
Analyses the effects of transformation dynamics in cities on city identity.
Critically evaluates current urban policies and practices from a cultural sustainability perspective.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Review of the syllabus. Review of Course Resources	Introduction and Basic Concepts: Introduction to the course; the course's purpose, scope and method. An overview of basic concepts such as ‘city’, ‘space’, “identity” and ‘sustainability’.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
2	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	What is a City? Definition and Characteristics of Urban Space: The definition of cities, their historical development, social and spatial organisation. The concept of urban space and theoretical approaches.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
3	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Birth and Evolution of Cities: Urbanisation dynamics throughout history, from the first settlements to modern cities. The transformation of urban form.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
4	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Perceiving Cities: Experience, Perception, Meaning: How cities are perceived by individuals and society; Different theorists' approaches to spatial perception.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
5	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Concept of Urban Identity and Theoretical Approaches: What is urban identity? The identity of place, social memory, sense of place. The environmental and social components of identity.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
6	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Components of Urban Identity: Elements such as the physical environment, architectural fabric, cultural heritage, social practices, symbols, narratives, and collective memory.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
7	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Importance of Preserving Urban Identity: The importance of urban identity continuity in terms of a sense of belonging, spatial memory, sustainable urban development and local culture.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
8	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Dynamics of Urban Transformation and the Relationship with Urban Identity: The effects of urban transformation processes (neoliberal urban policies, mega projects, migration, climate crisis, the uneven development of urban tourism and cultural tourism, digital transformations, etc.) on urban identity.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
9	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Concept of Sustainability: Definition and Historical Background: The concept of sustainable development, its history and international developments (Brundtland Report, etc.).	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Fundamental Dimensions of Sustainability: The concepts of environmental, economic and social sustainability and their relationship with cities. Examples from cities around the world.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
12	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	What is Cultural Sustainability?: The definition and scope of cultural sustainability, its relationship with cultural heritage, and its connection to urban identity.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
13	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Cultural Sustainability and Space: The preservation, transmission and perpetuation of cultural values. Readings on cultural sustainability through urban space.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
14	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Critical Reading Through Example Cities: A comparative analysis of identity and cultural sustainability practices using examples from cities such as Istanbul, Barcelona, Vienna, and Beirut.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
15	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	General Assessment and Discussion: Discussion of the relationship between urban identity and cultural sustainability based on a city or region chosen by the students, and general assessment of the course.	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
İdris OĞURLU, Çevre- Kent İmajı – Kent Kimliği- Kent Kültürü Etkileşimlerine Bir Bakış, İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Yıl: 13 Sayı: 26 Güz 2014 s. 275-293
Mustafa Sami DEMİRSOY, Kentsel Dönüşüm Projelerinin Kent Kimliği Üzerindeki Etkisi (Lübnan-Beyrut-Solidere Kentsel Dönüşüm Projesi Örnek Alan İncelemesi), doktora tezi, Haziran 2006.
Nilüfer NEGİZ, Kentlerin Tarihsel Sürdürülebilirliğinde Kültürel Miras: Önemi ve Değeri Üzerine Düşünmek
Lynch, Kevin. (1960). The Image of the City. MIT Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, environment and cultural history in their professional life and daily life						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture and environmental design				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze by leading national and international project and cost management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.				3
2	By taking responsibility within individual or group, students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills learned in the interior and surroundings.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and exterior design application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with different professional fields.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior and nearby environmental planning areas, by adopting the principle of lifelong learning, with social, cultural, innovative, sustainable and open to be develop ideas and solutions.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture and Environmental design program graduates will be able to organize enviromental , sustainable projects and activities in the social dimension within the scope of their social responsibilities in their field studies.				3
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduates of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program will be able to design, application oriented sustainable, interchangeable and innovative interior architecture and environmental design projects in their professional lives by considering the life of the community.					4
2	Interior Architecture and Environmental Design graduates will be able to develop recommendations on the design-application projects of interiors social and nearby environments and project-cost management by using professional code of conduct, criteria and standards in accordance with legal frameworks.						5
3	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and environmental design projects with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	12	3	36
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	12	3	36
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	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	126