Information Package

Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM342

APPROACHES IN ROMAN ARCHITECTURE

Course Code
MİM342
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. Provides an understanding of Greek and Roman civilisation.
  2. Understands traditions which have had major influences on the shape of the modern world.
  3. Develops abilities to interpret, analyse and evaluate a range of evidence.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course is on architectural readings of a show of might that developed in the lands where the Roman Empire (Imperium Romanum) spread around the Mediterranean. The aim of this course; It is the students' understanding of Roman architecture, which includes Roman culture in detail.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Roman architecture, General outlook/chronogy
2nd Week Essential vocbulary associated with Roman architecture
3rd Week Etruscan architecture
4th Week The founding of Rome
5th Week Technology in Roman architecture
6th Week From brick to marble; Augustus?s Rome
7th Week Ostentation and luxury; Nero?s architectural legacy
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week The public buildings under Vespasianus; Colosseum
10th Week The civic buildings under Traianus; design of Forum buildings
11th Week Hadrianus Dönemi kamu yapıları; Pantheon The public buildings under Hadrianus; Pantheon
12th Week Project; Analyzing a Roman city
13th Week Project; Analyzing a Roman city
14th Week Project; Analyzing a Roman city
15th Week Course review, General Assessment and Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingClaridge, Amanda. Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.
Ward-Perkins, John B. Roman Imperial Architecture. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1994.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 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 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Project 1 30 30
Total Work Load118
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.93
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K7 X
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K10 X
K11 X
K12 X X
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