| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ENGLISH) | |||||
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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
General Information about the Course
| Course Code: | IKU-I-217 | ||||||||
| Course Title: | İstanbul: History of A City | ||||||||
| Course Semester: | 3. Semester / Fall | ||||||||
| Course Credits: |
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| Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
| Prerequisite of the course: | No | ||||||||
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective | ||||||||
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| Course Lecturer(s): | Ekin Can Göksoy |
Purpose and content of the course
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the rich historical heritage, cultural fabric, and developmental processes of Istanbul, the city where they live and work. Through a multidisciplinary examination of Istanbul from geographical, sociological, historical, architectural, literary, and aesthetic perspectives spanning from ancient times to the present, the course seeks to enable students to develop a more qualified and conscious relationship with the city. |
| Course Objective: | Knowledge and Understanding: Comprehend Istanbul's historical development processes from ancient times to the present Analyze the city's transformations during the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods Understand the historical significance of Istanbul's geographical position and changing boundaries Track changes in the city's demographic, cultural, and social structures Analytical Skills: Analyze relationships between urban history and literature, art, and architecture Evaluate the impact of urban legends, myths, and cultural memory on the city's identity Interpret contemporary Istanbul's challenges (migration, urbanization, earthquakes, etc.) within historical context Examine the influence of architects and urban planners on the city from a critical perspective Application and Synthesis: Develop skills in thinking, discussing, and writing about urban spaces Evaluate everyday spaces encountered in daily life from a historical perspective Develop informed views and proposals regarding Istanbul's future Acquire a worldview that encompasses urban life |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
Learning Outcomes
| Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.) | ||
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1) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Understand Istanbul's multi-layered history and evaluate contemporary urban issues within this context
Perceive urban spaces not merely as physical structures but as areas carrying cultural and historical meanings
Develop critical thinking skills regarding urban life and apply these skills to different urban contexts
Understand the place of Istanbul's cultural and artistic heritage in contemporary life and develop awareness for preserving this heritage
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| Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.) | ||
| Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.) | ||
Course Topics
| Week | Subject | ||
| 1) | Week 1: Introduction and Course Information | ||
| 2) | Week 2: What is a City? Where Does It Come From? Where is Istanbul? A brief overview of urbanization history will be given, discussing the names Istanbul has taken throughout history and Istanbul's changing position and boundaries. | ||
| 3) | Week 3: Archaeology and the City's Archaic Past The ancient life of Istanbul will be examined by referencing settlements in and around Istanbul and currently ongoing excavations. | ||
| 4) | Week 4: Rome and Byzantium: What Are They, What Are They Not? The transformation of Istanbul's appearance from the Roman Empire to the Byzantine Empire will be examined in terms of monuments built, urbanization, and cultural heritage. | ||
| 5) | Week 5: Istanbul in Legends From Istanbul's founding legends to the twentieth century, many urban legends and folktales that have been influential in Istanbul's social life will be discussed in the context of forming the city's identity. | ||
| 6) | Week 6: Ottoman Istanbul (1453-1703) The urban interventions made to the city with the conquest of Istanbul and the Ottomanization of Istanbul, changes in its population, developments in the cultural field, and dynamic social life will be addressed. | ||
| 7) | Week 7: Ottoman Istanbul (1703-1923) This week, which will examine the city's transformation and change during the Ottoman modernization process, will particularly focus on architectural discussions in the context of Ottoman baroque architecture and palaces. | ||
| 8) | Week 8: Pera - Galata: Another City, Another Architecture The history of Pera-Galata, which actually remains outside Istanbul's boundaries but is an inseparable part of the city, will be addressed from the pre-Roman Sycai settlement to the present day. | ||
| 9) | Week 9: Istanbul in the Early Years of the Republic How did the effects of moving the capital to Ankara affect Istanbul? Could it break free from occupied Istanbul? What developments did Republican Istanbul witness? | ||
| 10) | Week 10: Istanbul in Literature From Byzantine poetry to divan literature, from early novels to theater plays, the image of Istanbul had gained an important place in literature and cultural memory. This week, the relationship between Istanbul and literature will be examined through some reading passages. | ||
| 11) | Week 11: Contemporary Istanbul: Migration, Urbanization, Earthquake From the Second World War years to the period of rural-to-urban migration, from arabesque culture to irregular urbanization and earthquake preparations, the city's recent history will be examined. | ||
| 12) | 12. Hafta: Sinema ve Çağdaş Sanatta İstanbul imgesi Edebiyatta olduğu gibi İstanbul’un güçlü imgesi kendisine sinemada, çağdaş sanatta, ve hatta görsel iletişimde de yer bulmuştur. Belli başlı eserler üzerinden, İstanbul’un görsel gücü tartışılacak, belleğimizdeki yeri irdelenecektir. | ||
| 13) | Week 13: Istanbul of Architects and Planners Those who make a city are those who live there. But where do architects and planners fit into this? What are their effects on the city? To what extent have they been able to and wanted to leave their own traces on the city? The Istanbul of architects and planners from the late 19th century to the present will be discussed. | ||
| 14) | Week 14: Istanbul-Today-Tomorrow A summary of the entire period and a discussion about Istanbul's future. | ||
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Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları | 1 |
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| Program Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1) He/She has theoretical knowledge in the fields of politics, management, political history, economy and law. They can compare and express them in writing. Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems. | |||||||||||
| 2) Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems. Can use qualitative and quantitative Social Science research methods. | |||||||||||
| 3) Gains the sensitivity of being a responsible individual towards the society, social environment and himself/herself. | |||||||||||
| 4) He/She works individually on the subjects in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | |||||||||||
| 5) Uses research techniques, analytical thinking ability and knowledge related to the field. | |||||||||||
| 6) Can look at concepts, theories and global issues objectively and critically. | |||||||||||
| 7) Develops strategies and policies in case-oriented studies. | |||||||||||
| 8) Has the ability to make interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary interpretation and analysis, and can establish relationships between different social sciences. | |||||||||||
| 9) Expresses analysis results and research findings in various formats, primarily articles, reports and presentations. | |||||||||||
| 10) He/She is ready to adapt comfortably to professional, academic and civil society. | |||||||||||
| 11) Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. | |||||||||||
Course Teaching, Learning Methods
| Q & A | |
| Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management | |
| Laboratory | |
| Quantitative Problem Solving | |
| Fieldwork | |
| Group Study / Assignment | |
| Individual Assignment | |
| WEB-based Learning | |
| Internship | |
| Practice in Field | |
| Project Preparation | |
| Report Writing | |
| Seminar | |
| Supervision | |
| Social Activity | |
| Occupational Activity | |
| Occupational Trip | |
| Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.) | |
| Reading | |
| Thesis Preparation | |
| Field Study | |
| Student Club and Council Activities | |
| Other | |
| Logbook | |
| Interview and Oral Conversation | |
| Research | |
| Watching a movie | |
| Bibliography preparation | |
| Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production | |
| Taking photographs | |
| Sketching | |
| Mapping and marking | |
| Reading maps | |
| Copying textures | |
| Creating a library of materials | |
| Presentation |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Practice Exam | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Field Study | % 0 | |
| Article Critical | % 0 | |
| Article Writing | % 0 | |
| Module Group Study | % 0 | |
| Brainstorming | % 0 | |
| Role Playing + Dramatizing | % 0 | |
| Out of Class Study | % 0 | |
| Preliminary Work, Reinforcement | % 0 | |
| Application Repetition etc. | % 0 | |
| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) | % 0 | |
| Project Preparation + Presentation | % 0 | |
| Report Preparation + Presentation | % 0 | |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting | % 0 | |
| Oral examination | % 0 | |
| Midterms | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Practical Final | % 0 | |
| Report Submission | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme Pratik | % 0 | |
| Kanaat Notu | 1 | % 20 |
| Committee | % 0 | |
| Yazma Ödev Dosyası | 1 | % 20 |
| Portfolio | % 0 | |
| Take-Home Exam | % 0 | |
| Logbook | % 0 | |
| Participation | % 0 | |
| Discussion | % 0 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 28 |
| Laboratory | ||
| Application | ||
| Practice Exam | ||
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | ||
| Article Critical | ||
| Article Writing | ||
| Module Group Study | ||
| Brainstorming | ||
| Role Playing + Dramatizing | ||
| Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) | ||
| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) | ||
| Project Preparation + Presentation | ||
| Report Preparation + Presentation | ||
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting | ||
| Oral examination | ||
| Preparing for Midterm Exams | ||
| MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) | ||
| Preparing for the General Exam | ||
| GENERAL EXAM (Final) | ||
| Participation | ||
| Discussion | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Take-Home Exam | 2 | 4 |
| Logbook | ||
| Total Workload | 32 | |
| ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) | 1 | |