The class focuses on architectural monuments, landmarks and urban evolution of Istanbul during Byzantine Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire and the Early Republican Era. Every student will prepare and present a paper in class.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Comprehends the architectural monuments and landmarks in different districts of Istanbul | 2, 3, 5, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12 | A |
| 2) Comprehends the urban and architectural evolution of Istanbul from Prehistory to the 20th century | 2, 5, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12 | A |
| 3) Gains the ability of distinguish the religious, public and military buildings in the city. | 4, 5, 8, 12 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12 | A |
| 4) Learns the historical evolution of monuments and squares in Istanbul. | 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 | 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12 | A |
Course Flow
| Weekly Topics and Related Preparatory Pages | ||
| Week | Topics | Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the history of Istanbul | |
| 2 | Constantinople: Urban fabric, Walls, Mese and Monuments | |
| 3 | Constantinople: Hagia Sophia and other churches | |
| 4 |
Ottoman Istanbul: Mehmed the Conqueror and his influences
on the city |
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| 5 |
Classical Age of the Ottoman Empire: Sinan the Architect and
His Works in Istanbul |
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| 6 | Classical Age of the Ottoman Empire | |
| 7 | MIDTERM EXAM I | |
| 8 | Istanbul in the Tulip Era: waterfront houses (yalı), palaces, sebils and public fountains | |
| 9 | Istanbul in the 18th. Century: waterfront houses, palaces, mosques, libraries, fountains | |
| 10 | Istanbul in the 19th. Century: waterfront houses, mansions, palaces and mosques | |
| 11 | MIDTERM EXAM II | |
| 12 | Istanbul in the 19th. Century: public, military and administrative buildings | |
| 13 | Istanbul in the 20th. Century: First National Architecture Movement and Second National Architectural Movement | |
| 14 | MAKE-UP EXAM Presentations | |
| 15 | General Review | |
Recommended Sources
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-Anadol, Ç. (ed.), From Byzantion to Istanbul: 8000 Years of a Capital, SSM, 2010.
-Batur, A., Architectural Guide to Istanbul, Chamber of Architects of Turkey Istanbul Metropolitan Branch, 2006. -Kuban, D., İstanbul Bir Kent Tarihi, Tarih Vakfı, 2000. -Kolektif, Şehir ve Kültür: İstanbul, Profil, 2012. |
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-And, M., 16. Yüzyılda İstanbul, Kent-Saray-Günlük Yaşam, YKY, 2012.
-Batur, A., Mimar Kemaleddin Yapıları Rehberi, TMMOB, 2008. -Çelik, Z., 19. Yüzyılda Osmanlı Başkenti Değişen İstanbul, Tarih Vakfı, 1996. -De Amicis, E., İstanbul (1874), TTK, 1993. -Eremya Çelebi Kömürciyan, İstanbul Tarihi, XVII. Asırda İstanbul, Eren, 1988. -Eyice, S., Tarih Boyunca İstanbul, Etkileşim, 2010. -Günay, R., A Guide to the Works of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul, YEM, 2006. -Kalkan, E., Yeraltındaki İstanbul, Kültür A.Ş., 2010. -Müller-Wiener, W., İstanbul’un Tarihsel Topoğrafyası, YKY, 2016. -Pardoe, M. J., 18. Yüzyılda İstanbul, İnkılâp, 1997. - Eczacıbaşı Sanat Ansiklopedisi, YEM, İstanbul. -Dünden Bugüne İstanbul Ansiklopedisi. -Reşad Ekrem Koçu İstanbul Ansiklopedisi. -İstanbul’un Yüzleri Serisi, Kültür A.Ş. |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT CRITERIA | ||
| Semester Works | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE % |
| Midterm Exams | 2 | 80 |
| Evaluation of Comprehension on Subject | ||
| Projects | ||
| Laboratory work | ||
| Field work | ||
| Seminar and presentation classroom exercises | 1 | 20 |
| Application Exam | ||
| Quiz | ||
| Percentage of Midterm Works on Passing Grade | ||
| Percentage of Midterm Exams on Passing Grade | 50 | |
| Percentage of the final exam | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| The Relation of the Learning Outcomes of the Courses with the Programme Qualifications | ||||||
| Nr | Programme Qualifications | Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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2-The ability of understanding the interaction between people and the physical environment.
3-The capability of thinking and expressing in two and three dimensional ways within the design process. |
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| 4-The ability of analytical researching, critical approach developing and problem solving in the field of art and design. | x | |||||
| 5-The ability of establishing the relationship between the past, present and the future and evaluating design applications within the historical and artistic process. | x | |||||
| 8-The ability to develop approaches on conservation and reuse at national and local level | x | |||||
| 11-The ability of establishing effective communication and expressing ideas within the visual, oral and literary field. | x | |||||
| 12-The ability of to follow- up the developments within practice of design and to develop awareness of lifelong learning. | x | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS / Table for Student Working Load | |||
| Activities | Activities | Duration (Hour) | Total Student Work Load |
| Course Duration | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Duration for out of Class Studies (pre-works, reviews) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Homeworks | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Presentation / Seminar preparation | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Midterm exams | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Quiz | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Field works | |||
| Semester final exams | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Student Work Load | 115 | ||
| Total Student Work Load /25 | 4,6 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||