COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GÖKÇEÇIÇEK SAVAŞIR

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

This course aims to scrutinize the pivotal phenomena and movements of the 20th century, focusing on the outstanding architects of the time, and their canonical ideas, works, positions and design approaches that have been figured out the present discourses and practices of contemporary architecture.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Main reference:

Supplementary References:
1. Batur, Enis (ed.) 1997. Modernizmin Serüveni. Bir Temel Metinler Seçkisi 1840-1990. Istanbul: YKY.
2. Colquhoun, Alan. 1962. Mimarlıkta Modern Hareket. Mimari Eleştiri Yazıları. Ali Cengizkan (trans.) Ankara: Şevki Vanlı Mimarlık Vakfı Yayınları, 21-25. (Turkish publication in 1990.)
3. Harvey, David. 1999. Postmodernliğin Durumu. Sungur Savran (trans.). Istanbul: Metis Yayınları. [1st publication in 1990].
4. Heynen, Hilde. 2011. Mimarlık ve Modernlik - Bir Eleştiri. Nalan Bahçekapılı (trans.). Istanbul: Versus Kitap Yayınları. [1st publication in (1999). Architecture and Modernity - A Critique. Cambridge, London: MIT Press.].

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

This seminar course will be held on the general discussions through student assignments and presentations, as well as the lectures given by the instructor. Instructor will direct students with relevant information and resources for the student presentations. Courses will be in the form of high-performance presentations and discussions. Students will be encouraged to participate in class discussions. After the group presentations, the topic will be introduced to a general discussion by the instructor.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Midterm Exam (20%): An exam will be held throughout the semester.

Assignments and Student Presentations (20%): Assignments will be given in the light of group presentations and weekly discussions and prepared individually. In order to achieve the final exam, it is highly recommended to submit all assignments on time and regularly, and revise them with the guidance of the instructor. The instructor may group the students for presentations at the beginning of the semester. Group presentations require a collaborative effort. It is the group's responsibility to ensure that each group member contributes to the group work equally.

Final Exam (50%): It covers the topics dwelled on during the semester.
Participation (10%): Student participation will depend on, (i) the student's attendance, (ii) the quality of student's responses to the questions during the course and (iii) the student's contribution to create a positive learning environment.

Assessment Criteria

1. Exams intend to measure the ability of reading comprehension and interpreting the knowledge gained and discussed through the lectures. (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5).
2. Assignments and Presentations will be assessed through the criteria such as the clear understanding and addressing the issue, originality of the debate, depth of the phenomena and concepts, comprehensiveness, clarity, organization and format of the subject. (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5).
3. Active and continual participation of student is important in terms of comprehending the topics. (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5).

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is highly recommended to be attended the courses, MIM 2523 Sanat Tarihi and MIM 3811 Modern Mimarlık Tarihi.
2. It is not considered as a valid excuse to be absent in class for late submissions of assignments.
3. Late submissions will be subject to a different evaluation.
4. All kinds of plagiarism will result in a disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gokcecicek.savasir@deu.edu.tr - 0090 232 3018450

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes