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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ARC224 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II 4 2 2 2

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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: During the course, it was aimed to determine the unique architectural features of Islamic architecture with the emergence of Islam and its effects on building types. Within the scope of the course, terminological concepts specific to Islamic architecture, building an attempt will be made to develop the ability to make comments by comparatively examining the formal and functional changes in the species.
Contents of the Course Unit: Starting from the seventh century, when the religion of Islam developed, the understanding of architecture will be defined with the building types in the Islamic geography of the Abbasid period. Turkish Islam established in Central Asia The architectural features of religious and civil buildings built by the states will be examined. The architectural environment of the period defined as the Anatolian Seljuk and Principalities period will be revealed through the buildings established through zoning movements. Ottoman period architecture (1299-1923) will be examined under different period names defined by the major changes in the architectural discipline. Architecture in the first quarter century of the Republic of Türkiye The changes in the environment will be explained.

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 unique building types of Islamic architecture.
Know the terminology of Islamic architecture.
Evaluate the concept of Turkish-Islamic architecture together with the architectural elements in the first buildings built by the first Turkish-Islamic states.
Evaluate the architectural environment of the Ottoman period from the beginning. Explain the impact of Sinan's period on the entire Islamic geography and history.
Learns the architectural movements in the first quarter century of the Republic of Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Explaining the terminology of Islamic architecture, introducing the types of buildings related to the subject, showing the spaces and elements in the mosque as the main structure Expression with visual material
2 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources The birth of Islam, the Holy Prophet period's first mosque, and Rashidun period cities and architectural monuments Expression with visual material
3 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Ummayad period architecture buildings Expression with visual material
4 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Abbasid period (8th to 11th century) cities and buildings Expression with visual material
5 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources North Africa's first Islamic monuments and Andulus Ummayad architectural buildings Expression with visual material
6 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources First Turkish Islamic states, their architectural buildings, and their features Expression with visual material
7 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Anatolian Seljuk and Principalites Period Architecture in Anatolia Expression with visual material
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Early Ottoman Architecture Period Expression with visual material
10 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Early duration of the Classical Ottoman Architecture Period Expression with visual material
11 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Classical Ottoman Architecture Period-Sinan Age mosques Expression with visual material
12 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Classical Ottoman Architecture Period-Sinan Age complex buildings, civil buildings, hammams, etc.. Expression with visual material
13 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Late duration of the Classical Ottoman Architecture Period Expression with visual material
14 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Late Ottoman Architecture Period Expression with visual material
15 Preparation of the lesson plan, examination of current and main sources Early Turkish Republic Architecture Period Expression with visual material
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Arseven, Celal Esad, Türk Sanatı Tarihi, Milli Eğitim Basımevi, İstanbul
Goodwin, G., A History of Ottoman Architecture, Thames and Hudson, Londra, 1971.
Aslanapa, O., Türk Sanatı, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
KUBAN, Doğan; EMDEN, Cemal. Osmanlı mimarisi. Yapi-Endustri Merkezi, 2007.
Hillenbrand, R., Islamic Art and Architecture, Thames and Hudson, London, 1999.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
4

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.
3

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.
4

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.
4

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.
4
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
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.
2

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.
1
2
They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.
1

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.
4
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.
4
3
They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.
4
4
They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.
1

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.
4
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.
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 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 6 1 6
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 3 1 3
Assignment (Homework) 1 1 1
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 1 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 1 1
TOTAL 30 0 50
Total Workload of the Course Unit 50
Workload (h) / 25.5 2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0