CITY ANALYSIS OF ISTANBUL PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICM454	CITY ANALYSIS OF ISTANBUL	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	Assist.Prof. GÖKÇE UZGÖREN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to define the spatial elements of Istanbul and to evaluate the historical, urban and structural transformation examples of the city. In addition, to enable them to analyse the spatial experience of Istanbul through the urban elements (paths, edges, districts, nodes, landmarks) in Kevin Lynch's book City Image; to gain planning skills within the framework of environmental integrity in exterior and interior designs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course deals with the spatial structure, historical and structural transformation processes of Istanbul in the light of Kevin Lynch's Urban Image theoretical framework. Through the city's paths, edges, districts, nodes and landmarks, the theoretical foundations of how urban image is produced and how spatial memory is formed are analysed. The course aims to explain the construction of urban identity by analysing the interaction of history, culture, social interaction and planning processes on the space of Istanbul. Thus, students are provided with a critical perspective on the theoretical foundations of urban space.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the fundamental urban elements.
Describe the historical and structural transformation processes of Istanbul and explains how these processes affect the spatial experience of the city.
Identify planning principles by considering environmental integrity in exterior and interior designs.
Evaluate the urban structure of Istanbul and discuss the role of various elements in the transformation of urban space.
Gain the competence to propose creative and sustainable design solutions for the spatial problems of Istanbul.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction to the syllabus. Introduction to the course materials	Course Description and Introduction - General presentation of the concept of urban and Istanbul within the framework of urban analysis - Basic concepts of Kevin Lynch's approach	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
2	Revision of course materials and the previous week	City Image and Urban Elements: - Introducing Lynch's urban elements (paths, edges, districts, nodes, landmarks)	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
3	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Historical Transformation of Istanbul: - Examples of the evolution and spatial transformation of the city from past to present	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
4	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Paths in Istanbul: - The spatial role of the city's main transport routes and transit axes	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
5	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Edges in Istanbul: - The role of natural and artificial boundaries in the division and integration of the city	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
6	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Districts in Istanbul: - Identities and spatial characteristics of different urban districts (e.g. Historical Peninsula, Beyoğlu, Kadıköy)	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
7	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Nodes in Istanbul: - The importance of gathering areas, intersections and city centres	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Landmarks in Istanbul: - Important buildings, elements and spaces that reinforce the image of the city	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
10	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Integration of Urban Image in Istanbul: - The city image formed by the combination of different urban elements	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
11	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Integration of Urban Image in Istanbul: - The city image formed by the combination of different urban elements	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
12	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Site visit	Site visit, discussion on the subject
13	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Spatial Research and Analysis in Istanbul: - Spatial analysis of selected regions (in the framework of paths, edges, districts, nodes, landmarks) and spatial representation proposals	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
14	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Spatial Research and Analysis in Istanbul: - Spatial analysis of selected regions (in the framework of paths, edges, districts, nodes, landmarks) and spatial representation proposals	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
15	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Final Project Presentations and General Evaluation: - Presentation of studies on the urban analysis of Istanbul - General evaluation of the course and discussion	PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Erginoz, M.A. (2012), Mimarlik ve sehircilik tarihi, Istanbul: Arion Publications.
Ragon, M. (2010), Modern mimarlik ve sehircilik tarihi. Istanbul: Kabalci Publications.
Bumin, K. (1990). Demokrasi arayisinda kent. Istanbul: Iz Publications.
Hall, P. (1992). Urban and regional planning. England: Routledge.
Jacobs, J. (2011). Buyuk Amerikan sehirlerinin olumu ve yasami. Istanbul: Metis Publications.
Levine, N. (2015). The urbanism of Frank Lloyd Wright, New York: Princeton University Press
Mumford, L. (1968). City in history - its origins, its transformations, and its prospects. USA: Mariner Books
Lynch, K. (2016). Kent imgesi. Istanbul: Isbankasi Publications.
Turkoglu, H. G. (2002). Kentsel imge: Istanbul’dan bulgular. Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Dergisi, 1(1): 57-64.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
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					4

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.	0
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.				3

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.			2

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.					4

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.					4
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.						5
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.		1
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.				3

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