COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ARCHITECTURAL THEORY AND CRITICISM

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MIM 3512 ARCHITECTURAL THEORY AND CRITICISM COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ZEYNEP DÜNDAR

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

This course aims to raise awareness about different theories of contemporary architecture, philosophy and culture that establish a critical and discursive ground for architecture.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Identify basic concepts of architectural theory and criticism.
2   Relate philosophical, economic, social, cultural and historical paradigms to the field of architecture.
3   Explain, with examples, critical approaches to architecture and its supporting disciplines.
4   Evaluate the basic concepts of architectural theory and criticism in the context of architectural practice.
5   Integrate fundamental theories and criticisms of the discipline of architecture in both written and oral form.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 General information on the scope, method, process and references of the course; Explanation of the Evaluation Criteria;
2 Mapping of Relations and Terminologies I (Epistemology of Architecture / Theory-Praxis / Discourse)
3 Mapping of Relations and Terminologies II (Epistemology of Architecture / Theory-Praxis / Discourse)
4 Mapping of Relations and Terminologies III (History / Historiography / Architectural History)
5 Mapping of Relations and Terminologies IV (Criticism / Architectural Criticism)
6 Critical Approaches I
7 Critical Approaches II
8 MIDTERM
9 Architectural Theory in the Modern Period
10 Architectural Theory in the Post-Modern Period
11 Architectural Theory in the Late-Modern Period
12 Issues in Contemporary Architecture I
13 Issues in Contemporary Architecture II
14 Issues in Contemporary Architecture III
15 Final Evoluation

Recomended or Required Reading

Main References:
Graham. J. (Ed.) (2016). 2000+Mimarlık Teorisinin Acil Sorunları, Istanbul: Janus Yayınları.
Harrison, C., Wood, P. (Der.) (2011). Sanat ve Kuram 1900-2000; Değişen Fikirler Antolojisi, Istanbul: Küre Yayınları.
Sykes, A. K. (2017). Yeni Bir Gündem Inşa Etmek; Mimarlık Kuramı 1993-2009. Istanbul: Küre Yayınları.
Tanju, B. (2007). Tereddüd ve Tekerrür: Mimarlık Üzerine Metinler 1873-1960, Istanbul: Akın Nalça Yayınları
Tanyeli, U., (2011). Rüya, Inşa, Itiraz (Mimari Eleştiri Metinleri), Istanbul: Boyut Yayıncılık.
Tümertekin, A. (2019). Mimarlık Antolojisi; Klasik Metinler, Istanbul: Janus Yayınları.
Vidler, A. (2016). Yaşadığımız Günün Tarihleri: Mimarlıkta Modernizmi Icat Etmek, Istanbul: Janus Yayınları.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The instructor will conduct presentations and create discussion environments to convey theoretical and factual knowledge related to the field and introduce basic concepts. It is important for students to actively participate in in-class discussions. Throughout the term, conceptual/theoretical written (opinion pieces, original ideas, etc.) or visual (diagrams, mapping, etc.) productions related to the discussed topics will be carried out.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 RAS RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
3 MTEG MIDTERM GRADE MTE * 0.70 + RAS * 0.30
4 FINS FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTEG * 0.50 + FINS * 0.50
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTEG * 0.50 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1.The principles of Academic Integrity must be strictly adhered to, and any attempt to plagiarize, such as cheating and resorting to academic fraud, will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the instructions of the Higher Education Institution.
2.Not attending the class is not an excuse for late or non-submitted assignments and work.
3.Late submissions will be the subject of different

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

deniz.balik@deu.edu.tr
zeynep.dundar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

will be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for final exam 1 8 8
Group homework preperation 1 4 4
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 50

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.13
LO.25
LO.34
LO.43
LO.55

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