Information Package

Program of Political Science and International Relations (English 30%)

GSB129

CITIES AND HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENTS

Course Code
GSB129
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
0 + 2
ECTS
1
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn and apply the concept of art and aesthetic.
  2. Describe the historical existance of the city. examine the urban form in the social, economical, political and technological context of the time period studied.Performing Arts, Effective Speech, Health and Social Life.
Mode of DeliveryE-Learning
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aims of the course are to provide the students will understand of the city phenomenon and the multidimensional relation of the city. They will be able to evaluate how social, economic, technologic and politic factors determine the pattern of settlements in different cultures.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Content and Method of the course, the approach to the history of urban planning
2nd Week Neolithic Age (8000-3500 BC) the Early Settlement in Anatolia, Çatalhöyük
3rd Week Urban Revolution, The Era of Cities and Kingdoms (Bronze Age;3500-1200 BC) Mesopotamian, India-Harrapan, Egyptian Cities
4th Week Bronz Age Cities in Anatolia (2000-1000 BC) Hittites Civilization and Hattuşa Asurian Trade Colonies and Kaniş
5th Week Antiquity, Greek Cities (700-500 BC)
6th Week Antique city of Roman Era (400 BC-400 AD)
7th Week The Medieval City in Europe (500-1400) Social and Economical Life
8th Week Project and Homework Checks
9th Week The Medieval City in Europe: Urban Environment after the 11th century
10th Week Renaissance Urbanism (1450-1600 AD)
11th Week Baroque Age and Enlightenment in Europe (16th - 18th centuries)
12th Week The city of the Industrial Age, the urban problems and the evolution
13th Week The city of the Industrial Age, the urban problems and the evolution
14th Week The Cities in the early 20th Century
15th Week Project and Homework Submission
Recommended or Required ReadingChilde, G. 2006; Kendini Yaratan İnsan: İnsanın Çağlar Boyu Gelişimi, çev.F. Ofluoğlu, Varlık Yayınları, İstanbul
Benevello, L. 1995; Avrupa Tarihinde Kentler, çev. N. Nirven, AFA Yayınları, İstanbul
Owens, E.J. 2000; Yunan ve Roma Dünyasında Kent, çev. C.Bilsel, Homer Kitabevi, İstanbul
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Project
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 50
Project 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 0 0 0
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 1 3 3
Preparation for Final exam 0 0 0
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 0 0 0
Homework 1 7 7
Total Work Load38
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1.26
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
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K4 X
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K11 X
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