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Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM330

MULTILAYERED CITIES

Course Code
MİM330
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend the historical topography of a city through various visual and written sources.
  2. Acquire various methods of research, documentation and analysis and gain the ability to interpret this information with a critical perspective.
  3. Examine the layers composing the city by identifying physical, social, cultural, functional, and visual values of different periods.
  4. Examine the relationship between historical layers with the existing urban context in multi-layered cities.
  5. Improve the ability to interpret the city from a critical perspective by examining the approaches and practices that integrate the city with historical buildings and areas.
  6. Develop design projects and presentation proposals to reveal, conserve and integrate the historical stratification in multi-layered cities.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course, which is based on theoretical explanation, aims to introduce the methods of observation, analyze, research and evaluation of the physical, functional, social, and visual characteristics of multi-layered cities. Within the scope of this course, a city with a rich historical background is examined and historical layers with different aspects defining these layers are revealed. In this process, students are expected to explore the layers of the city through written and visual sources, to make an assessment by researching on the urban texture, the elements composing the city, built-up-open space relationships, functional distributions and social-political-cultural-economic factors affecting the development of the city. It is aimed to reveal the features of the different layers of the city and to examine the continuity, transformation and change of these features over time. In addition, in the process of understanding the current context, which is the last layer of the historical stratification, it is considered to organize a field trip to the selected multi-layered city. This trip will also create an opportunity for students to question the relationship between historical layers and contemporary urban fabric. In the process of understanding the current context, which is the last layer of the historical stratification, a site trip to the selected multi-layered city is organized. This trip will also create an opportunity for students to question the relationship between historical layers and contemporary urban fabric. At the end of the course, students are expected to choose an area within the boundaries of the historic city, and to develop an idea either on the integration of the area with the city or on the presentation methods of its multi-layered character.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: General information about the aim and method of the course / Distribution of research topics and selection of groups
2nd Week The concept of Multilayeredness. What is a Multilayered City?
3rd Week Evaluation of Historical Stratification in Multilayered Cities
4th Week Determination of Presentation Principles in Multilayered Cities / General information about the case-study
5th Week Field Trip
6th Week MID TERM
7th Week Explanation of the final project and selection of work groups / Research and presentation on different periods of the selected city: Period 1 and Discussions on its diachronic map
8th Week Research and presentation on different periods of the selected city: Period 2 and Discussions on its diachronic map
9th Week Research and presentation on different periods of the selected city: Period 3 and Discussions on its diachronic map
10th Week Research and presentation on different periods of the selected city: Period 4 and Discussions on its diachronic map
11th Week Research and presentation on different periods of the selected city: Period 5 and Discussions on its diachronic map
12th Week Studio Work: Determination of the areas in the city that represent the multilayered character most / Selection of the Project areas for the final and initial ideas on the Project (group)
13th Week Studio Work and Critics: Developing proposals for revealing the stratification in multilayered cities, integration of multilayered areas with the city and their presentation
14th Week Studio Work and Critics: Developing proposals for revealing the stratification in multilayered cities, integration of multilayered areas with the city and their presentation
15th Week Studio Work and Critics: Developing proposals for revealing the stratification in multilayered cities, integration of multilayered areas with the city and their presentation / Explanation of the final submission
Recommended or Required Reading- Alpan, A. Integration of Urban Archaeological Resources to Everydaylife in the Historic City Centers Tarragona, Verona and Tarsus (yayınlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi), Ankara: ODTÜ, Mimarlık Fakültes, 2005.
- Aykaç, Pınar. Determination of Presentation Principles for Multi-Layered Historical Towns Based on Cultural Significance. Case Study: Tarsus. (erişim: 21.02.2018)
- Bilgin Altınöz, A. G. Assessment of Historical Stratification in Multi-layered Towns as a Support for Conservation Decision-Making Process; A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Based Approach. Case Study: Bergama, (yayınlanmamış Doktora Tezi), Ankara: ODTÜ, Mimarlık Fakültesi, 2002.
- Boyer, M. C. The City of Collective Memory; Its Historical Imagery and Architectural Entertainments. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press, 1994.
- Carver, M. Underneath English Towns: Interpreting Urban Archaeology. Londra: Batsford, 1987.
Etyemez, Leyla. Assessing The Integration of Historical Stratification with The Current Context in Multi-Layered Towns. Case Study: Amasya. (yayınlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi), Ankara: ODTÜ, Mimarlık Fakültesi, 2011. (erişim: 21.02.2018)
- ICOMOS, Archaeological Remains, in situ Preservation, International Conference, ICAHM, Montreal, 1994.
- ICOMOS, The Icomos Charter for the Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites Proposed Final Draft, 2007 (erişim: 21.02.2018)
- Kostof, S. The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings Through History. London: Thames and Hudson, 1991.
- Kostof, S. The City Assembled: Elements of Urban Form Through History. London: Thames and Hudson, 1992.
- Momirski, L. A. Interpreting the Site Archaeological Presentation between Project and Audience, Archaeological Remains, in situ Preservation, International Conference, ICAHM Montreal 1994.
Mumford, Lewis. Tarih Boyunca Kent. İstanbul Ayrıntı Yayınları, 2007.
- Mutlu, Özge. Integration of The Roman Remains in Ulus Ankara Within The Current Urban Context. (yayınlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi), Ankara: ODTÜ, Mimarlık Fakültesi, 2012. (erişim: 21.02.2018)
- Rossi, Aldo. Şehrin Mimarisi. İstanbul. Kanat Kitap, 2006.
- Uzzell, David. Interpreting our Heritage: A Theoretical Interpretation, 1998 (erişim: 21.02.2018).
- Wycherley, R. E. Antik Çağda Kentler Nasıl Kuruldu? İstanbul. Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, 1986.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Ödev
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 25
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Research 1 15 15
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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