Course Code: 
LAUD 410
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
This course introduces the students to the primary planning subjects that impact heritage and cultural resources. It will acquaint the students with tools and techniques to integrate conservation within planning frameworks; and that students, as part of multidisciplinary teams, ensure informed conservation sensitive planning decisions
Course Content: 

Concepts and practices of architectural and urban conservation in Turkey and developing countries, emphasizing on conservation and regeneration of ‘living heritage’, the balance between architectural and urban conservation and cultural tourism, and community participation in cultural heritage management and planning

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Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to course

 

2

Cultural landscapes approach: Urban conservation as an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary process.

Lecture notes

3

Urban identity, genius loci and sense of place

Lecture notes

4

Policies and programs: revitalization, retrofitting and resilience, redevelopment, regeneration

Lecture notes

5

City and urban cultures  

Lecture notes

6

Urban policy and changing city

Lecture notes

7

Urban transformation: new urban forms

Lecture notes

8

Conservation in historical environments and sustainability

Lecture notes

9

Introduction to transport planning, tools and techniques.

Impact of rapid transport systems on heritage areas.

Pedestralizations in historic areas.

Lecture notes

10

Urban design guide and its importance

Lecture notes

11

Urban design guide preparation techniques

Lecture notes

12

Student presentations

 

13

Student presentations

 

14

Review

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Hein van Bohemen & Ellen M. van Bueren, 2011. Sustainable Urban Environments: An Ecosystem Approach. Springer Netherland

Simon Joss,2015. Sustainable Cities Governing for Urban Innovation, Palgrave Macmillan

Additional Resources

Kumar, K (1995) (2001, 9th ed) From Post-Industrial to Post-Modern Society: New Theories of the Contemporary World, Blackwell, Oxford.

Sassen, S. (1994) Cities in a World Economy, Pine Forge Press, London.

Thorns, D.C. (2004) Kentlerin Dönüşümü, Soyak Yayınları.

 

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

60

Assignment

1

40

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

Develops and deepens the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, based on the qualifications of undergraduate education.

   

 

     

2

Has knowledge of legal and managerial issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation, as well as discusses current developments and changes.

 

 

       

3

Has critical awareness of the nature of knowledge, its sources, and the problems of knowledge production and the testing of knowledge in the areas of Architecture / planning / design and Interfaces between other related areas. Is able to discuss the interaction between disciplines related to the field.

     

 

X

 

4

Has extensive knowledge of the criteria and processes that are effective in determining urban design requirements such as socio-economic and spatial standards and the ability to use these criteria within the design process.

       

X

 

5

Knows world examples in urban design and its parts, follows current developments and has an idea about how they can be handled according to the conditions of the country.

 

 

   

X

 

6

Has extensive knowledge about the current techniques and methods applied in the field of Biological-Ecological Environmental Protection (Nature conservation, landscape planning, recreational planning, Green area planning, protected area planning, etc.) and solutions for local and global environmental problems and their limitations.

   

 

     

7

Has extensive knowledge about ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable resource management, rural development, design, planning and technology use.

 

 

       

8

Has the ability to prepare urban design / landscape design projects or research projects based on theoretical and practical knowledge by following /producing innovative methods and ideas.

       

 

 

9

Has problem-solving skills necessary for integrating knowledge from different fields and the ability to critically evaluate academic research.

 

     

x

 

10

Has the competence to access information, databases and other resources, and conduct specific scientific studies, as well as the ability to share and discuss open and systematic knowledge with experts and non-experts.

 

 

   

x

 

11

 Is conscious of the social and professional ethical responsibilities that may arise from the application of information and decisions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

Protects public benefit in the design of urban components and the shaping of the city as a whole, and acts with social responsibility

 

 

 

 

x

 

13

Has the attitude to decide and act 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.

 

 

 

 

x

 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16 x Total course hours)

16

2

32

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

16

2

32

Mid-terms

1

2

2

Homework

1

1

10

Final examination

1

21

2

Total Work Load

 

 

78

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

3.12

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

3

4