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 | Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
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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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 | 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 |