CITY AND CULTURE IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE326	CITY AND CULTURE IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE	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	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of the course is to help students understand the foundation of Istanbul and its development process, historical, architectural, cultural and social aspects of Istanbul; similarities and differences between city, culture and architectural structures, the beginning of modern urbanization in Turkey, literary genre developed in the city environment, modernization movements in Turkey.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the foundation of Istanbul and its development process, historical, architectural, cultural and social aspects of Istanbul; similarities and differences between city, culture and architectural structures, the beginning of modern urbanization in Turkey, literary genre developed in the city environment, modernization movements in Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the foundation and development process of Istanbul.
Examine the historical, architectural, cultural and social aspects of Istanbul.
Analyze the similarities and differences between city, culture and architectural structures.
Analyze how the literary genres developed since the beginning of modern urbanization in Turkey were affected by this phenomenon.
Assess the contribution of literary genre developed in an urban environment to the modernization movements in Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Formation and development process of Istanbul	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
2	Literature review, Reading Resources	Formation and development process of Istanbul	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
3	Literature review, Reading Resources	Formation and development process of Istanbul	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
4	Literature review, Reading Resources	Historical, architectural, cultural and social aspects of Istanbul	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
5	Literature review, Reading Resources	Historical, architectural, cultural and social aspects of Istanbul	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
6	Literature review, Reading Resources	Similarities and differences between city, culture and architectural structures	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
7	Literature review, Reading Resources	Similarities and differences between city, culture and architectural structures	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Reading Resources	Similarities and differences between city, culture and architectural structures	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
10	Literature review, Reading Resources	Beginning of modern urbanization in Turkey	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
11	Literature review, Reading Resources	Literary genres developed in urban environment	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
12	Literature review, Reading Resources	Literary genres developed in urban environment	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
13	Literature review, Reading Resources	Modernization movements in Turkey	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
14	Literature review, Reading Resources	Modernization movements in Turkey	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
15	Literature review, Reading Resources	Modernization movements in Turkey	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bilgili, A. E. (2011), Şehir ve Kültür - İstanbul, İstanbul: Profil Yay.
Sevindi, N. (2003), Kent ve Kültür, İstanbul: Alfa Basım Yayım.
Mumford, L. & Miller, M. C. (2016), The Culture of Cities, Forbidden Bookshelf.
Zukin, S. (1996), Culture of Cities, Blackwell Publishers.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.

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	11	2	22
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	6	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	124