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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
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 theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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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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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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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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Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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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 |