URBANIZATION POLICIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY437	URBANIZATION POLICIES	7	3	3	8

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. FATMA GÜL GEDİKKAYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide basic information to define the socio-cultural, economic and political infrastructure of the Cities and Urbanization phenomenon, and core knowledge about urbanization problems and solutions, urbanization policies and urban law.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in concept of City, its rise, development and theories, and examining the urbanization process in the world and in Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret the rise, development and change of the concept of the city.
Discuss the development of urbanization process within the frame of city theories.
Research the basic sources related to urban management.
Evaluate the alternative solutions that will contribute to the development of city life with their strengths and weaknesses.
Interpret the implementations of urbanization in Turkey in the light of current discussions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Concept of City, Defining City with Several Theories	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Rise of City within the Historical Process and Finding an Answer for Its Development, Introduction to the City Theories	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	City Theories; David Harvey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
5	Reading	City Theories; Castells	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	City Theories; Lefebvre	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
7	Reading	Urbanization Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Conceptual Definition of Urbanization, Reasons for Urbanization, Dimensions of Urbanization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
10	Reading	Urbanization Processes; Cities in the 19th century, Cities After 2nd World War, Cities in Urbanization Processes	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Urbanization Processes in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Application of Urbanization Policies in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Urbanization in Our Country and Problems in Planning	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Solutions for Urbanization and Planning Problems and Discussing Reforms	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Rusen, K. (2012) . Kentlesme Politikasi ( Urbanization Policy). (12th Edition). Ankara: Imge.
Weber, Max. Sehir, Modern Kentin Olusumu (The City). (Trns M. Ceylan). Istanbul: Bakis Publications.
Cochrane, A. (2016). Understanding Urban Policy: A Critical Introduction, Wiley-Blackwell.

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.						5
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.			2
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.		1
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.					4

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.					4
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.					4

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.					4
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.						5
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values					4

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.				3
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.		1

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.	0
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.				3

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.				3
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.	0

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.		1
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.	0

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.				3
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.			2
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.			2
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.		1

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	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	4	56
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	202