History of Landscape Architecture Starting from Prehistoric Ages: Mesopotamian and Ancient Egyptian Garden Culture, Ancient Greek and Roman Gardens, Medieval Gardens in Europe, Islamic Garden Culture in Spain, Iran and India, Gardens in the Ottoman Period, Garden Culture in Far-East Countries, Chinese and Japanese Gardens, Gardens in the Renaissance and Baroque Periods, Naturalism and English Garden Art, 19th Century: Industrial Revolution
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1) Learn the history of landscape architecture and garden concept |
1, 3, 7 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
2) Promote critical thinking on history of landscape architecture |
1, 7, 11 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, C |
3) Recognize historical and cultural differences |
1, 7 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
4) Synthesize data from reading of books and essays related to history of landscape architecture |
1, 5, 11 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, C |
5) Identify cultural influences on garden art from different cultures through the ages to the present day |
1, 3, 7, 11 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Introduction; Explanation of Scope and Aim of Course |
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2 |
Mesopotamian Gardens, Ancient Egyptian Gardens |
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3 |
Ancient Greek Gardens |
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4 |
Ancient Romans Gardens |
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5 |
Medieval Gardens in Europe |
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6 |
Islamic Garden Culture in Spain |
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7 |
Midterm Exam |
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8 |
Islamic Garden Culture in Iran an India |
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9 |
Garden Culture in Ottoman period |
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10 |
Garden Culture in Far-East Countries, Chinese Gardens |
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11 |
Zen Philosophy and Japanese Gardens |
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12 |
Renaissance Gardens in Italy |
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13 |
French Baroque Gardens |
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14 |
Naturalistic English Gardens |
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15 |
19th Century: Industrial Revolution, American Experience |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
Textbook | - |
Additional Resources |
Jellicoe, G. S., 2000. The Landscape Of Man, Thames & Hudson.
Turner, T., Garden History. Philosophy and design 2000 BC 2000 AD, Spon Press, London New York 2005. Kluckert, E., 2007. European Garden Design: From Classical Antiquity to the Present Day. Könneman, Innovative Logistics Llc. Hunt, J. D. (Ed.), 1992.Garden History. Issues, Approaches, Methods, Washington. Swaffield S. (ed.), 2002. Theory in Landscape Architecture, , PENN Press, Philadelphia. Brown, J. 2000. The Modern Garden, Princeton Architectural Press. Carver, N. F., 1993. Form and space in Japanese Architecture and Gardens, Documan Pr. Ltd, Tokyo: Shokokusha. Keswick, M., 2003. The Chinese Garden: History, Art & Architecture, Harvard Univ. Press. |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
- |
Assignments |
- |
Exams |
- |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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In-Term Studies |
Number |
Percentage |
Mid-terms |
1 |
60% |
Quizzes |
- |
- |
Project |
- |
- |
Seminar and Presentation |
1 |
40% |
Homework |
- |
- |
Total |
100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade |
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60% |
Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade |
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40% |
Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning. |
X |
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2 |
Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability. |
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3 |
Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design. |
X |
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4 |
Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation. |
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5 |
Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents. |
X |
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6 |
Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications. |
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7 |
Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning. |
X |
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8 |
Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed. |
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9 |
Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them. |
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10 |
Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field. |
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11 |
Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field. |
X |
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12 |
Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning. |
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13 |
Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility. |
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14 |
Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times. |
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15 |
Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage. |
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16 |
Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities. |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15 x Total course hours) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Quizzes |
- |
- |
- |
Project |
- |
- |
- |
Seminar and Presentations |
1 |
8 |
8 |
Homework |
- |
- |
- |
Final examination |
1 |
16 |
16 |
Total Work Load |
121 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
4,84 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
5 |