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OTTOMAN CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURAL LINES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
MIM427 OTTOMAN CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURAL LINES 5 2 2 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The course offers an historical analysis of Turkish Architecture -mainly that of Ottoman Architecture- to design principles. Being global, it aims to give the student perspective on the larger pushes and pulls that influence architecture and its meanings, whether these be economic, political, religious or climatic.
Contents of the Course Unit: Pre-Islamic Turkish architecture in Asia, Uighur, Karakhanid, Ghaznevid, Seljuk architecture and the origins of the Anatolian Turkish architecture; space, mass, façade and structure design characteristics and form language of the early Anatolian emirates, Anatolian Seljuks, 14th c. emirates and Ottoman architecture until the end of the 17th c. with various examples of building types, such as mosques, madrasas, hospitals, tombs, caravanserails, palaces and building complexes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Analyze Turkish Architecture, Ottoman Classical Architecture and built environment in relation to changes of time and space

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Identity of Ottoman Architecture and Differentiation of Periods -
2 - Anatolian Seljuk Architecture: Mosques, Madrasas, Caravanserais -
3 - Pre-Ottoman Period: İznik, Bursa, Edirne -
4 - Classical Ottoman Period: Istanbul -
5 - Civil Ottoman Architecture: Topkapı Palace -
6 - Civil Ottoman Architecture: Turkish House -
7 - Architect Sinan and Ottoman Architecture -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Review -
10 - Evaluation of the Midterm -
11 - Tulip Era, Ottoman Baroque -
12 - Industrial Revolution and Changes in Ottoman Architecture -
13 - Impacts of West on Ottoman Architecture -
14 - Representation of Ottoman Architecture in Universal Expositions -
15 - Review -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Kuban, D., (2010). Türk ve İslam Sanatı Üzerine Denemeler, İstanbul: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları
Ergüney, Y.D., (2018), Dünya Fuarları ve Osmanlı Devleti’nin Mimari Temsili, İstanbul: Der Yayınları

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
The students is able to implement the knowledge gained during the course to their working areas.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They are able to assess and interpreter the environmental data for designing building by using advance skills and knowledge gained during the architectural education.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The students are able to have detail information regarding real life, experience and systems by focusing on the discipline of architecture.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They have the knowledge and concepts on the history of art, aesthetic, the skill of CAD use and cultural infrastructure.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They are able to have planning and management skills under a group responsibility.
2
2
The students are able to gain the life-time learning skill that is the crucial part of the discipline of architecture
2
3
They are able to know how to deal with their learning needs in the educational life and after.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They consider the ethical issues strictly in case of collecting data, interpretation of the data, producing the projects and the phase of implementation in the field of architecture.
2
2
They have sufficient awareness regarding environmental protection and occupational health and safety issues and also they consider risk management and responsibility issues.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They are able to transfer or share their comments and/or critiques regarding the architectural projects and problems with certain methods such as written, oral or other presentation techniques. They are also able to inform individuals or institutions in the field of architecture.
4
2
They are able to share their thoughts and suggestions by supporting them with numerical and qualitative manner in the architectural field with the specialists or not.
4
3
They are able to produce social responsibility projects and activities regarding social environment and they are also able to take active roles.
4
4
They are able to use of communication and information technologies effectively and efficiently in the field of architecture.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They are able to work independently in the field of architecture and its production areas.
4
2
They are able to take responsibilities in the field of architectural productions in order to solve unpredictable problems and issues.
2

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 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 2 28
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 3 4 12
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 3 5 15
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 3 5 15
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 53 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0