HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ARC223	HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I	3	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İLKNUR TÜRKOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to determine the reflections of the changes in the social and cultural environment in the period starting from the prehistoric period to the 17th-18th centuries on the architectural environment. It is aimed to introduce the architectural styles that emerged in Europe after the period when the Christian religion emerged. The architectural features of the architectural products examined within the scope of the course will be tried to reveal the changing architectural features and their diversity in historical periods. The differences and similarities of the examinations made on a single building within the scope of urban scale will be evaluated comparatively.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The first prehistoric buildings and settlement centers will be explained. Ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Persian, Minoan, Mycenaean, Etruscan, Roman Persian, Greek, Roman architecture will be introduced. After the emergence of Christianity, the Early Christian Period, Romanesque, Carolingian and Otto period architectural approaches will be explained. Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo architecture that developed in and around Europe will be explained. The political, cultural and economic changes in the region in the formation of architecture in the periods described in the course will be evaluated through building types. The effects of the period structures on the social life of the cities will be discussed and tried to be determined.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the architectural features of the buildings of the period starting from the prehistoric period to medieval Europe and its surrounding geography.
They can comprehend the changes in the understanding of architecture from the prehistoric period to the medieval period through building types.
Starting from the prehistoric period until the Baroque and Rococo periods, they will have an interest in national and international studies on the discipline of architecture.
They can identify the changes in the architectural features of the first building types built by human beings in the period between the 17th and 18th centuries.
They can evaluate the reflections of political and cultural changes in the history of civilizations on the architectural environment, and have knowledge about the architectural terminology of the periods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Explanation of Paleolithic and Mesolithic architectural structures	-
2	-	Examination of Neolithic civilizations and architectural structures	-
3	-	Explanation of Mesopotamian civilizations and the architecture of Harappa and Ancient Persian civilizations	-
4	-	Explanation of ancient Egyptian architecture	-
5	-	Examination of Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations and Ancient Greek architecture	-
6	-	Explaining the architecture of Etruscan and Roman civilizations	-
7	-	Examination of early Christian buildings and architectural understanding	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Explanation of the Eastern Roman Empire / Byzantine architecture	-
10	-	Explanation of Carolingian and Otto period architecture	-
11	-	Explanation of Gothic period architecture	-
12	-	Explanation of Renaissance architecture	-
13	-	Examination of Baroque and Rococo period architecture	-
14	-	General Evaluation	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Leland, M.Roth, Mimarlığın Öyküsü, Kabalcı Yayınevi:160, Başvuru Dizisi:6, İstanbul, 2000.
Naumann, R. Eski Anadolu Mimarlığı, TTK Basımevi, Ankara, 1975
Akdeniz, M. Gül. Tarih öncesi ve ilk çağ mimarlığı. İdeal Kültür Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2016
Ching, Frank; Jarzombek, Mark; Prakash, Vikramaditya, A Global History of Architecture. TPB, 2008.
Mutlu, B., Mimarlık Tarihi. Ders notları I. Mimarlık Vakfı Enstitüsü Yayınları, İstanbul 2001.
Thorpe, Martin, Roma Mimarlığı, Homer Kitabevi , İstanbul,2002.
Kostof, S. ,A history of architecture: settings and rituals. New York: Oxford, 1995
Trachtenberg , M. & Hyman, Isabelle. , Architecture, from prehistory to postmodernity (2nd ed), 2002.
Fletcher, Sir B., History of Architecture, UK,1996.

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	With the architectural education, students will gain the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, which are supported by educational sources containing current information, and also be able to discuss and evaluate physical composition systems and methods.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will have the comprehension and knowledge in relation to scientific, IT, aesthetic, art and historical and cultural infrastructure in the field of architecture.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge and applications gained in the programme in their working life.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will interpret and evaluate the environmental conditions required for architectural design by using their advanced knowledge and skills gained through the programme and they will also develop their ability to present their ideas and thoughts adequately in projects.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can work independently both in architectural education and its related fields.
2	They will take on responsibility individually or as a group member in order to solve unforeseen problems faced in the production field of architecture discipline.
3	They will plan and manage activities with regards to professional development of the staff working under their responsibility in the production field of architecture discipline.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will make lifetime learning a priority in order to follow recent changes and innovations as necessary in architecture.
2	They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will inform individuals and institutions in the field of architectural. They will transfer their thoughts regarding architectural projects and problems using written, oral and presentation methods.
2	They will share their thoughts and solution suggestions with professionals and non-professionals related to the field of architecture by supporting it with quantitative and qualitative data.
3	They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.
4	They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will act appropriately in the context of social, scientific and ethic values in all phases of architectural planning process including collecting and evaluating data, producing and implementing projects.
2	They will take part in construction management in the context of authority and responsibility. They will also have adequate awareness of environment protection and health and occupational safety issues.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0