Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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TDE326 | CITY AND CULTURE IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE | 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 | Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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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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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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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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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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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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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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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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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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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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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 | 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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 124 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |