CONS522 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
| Course Code: | 8560522 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Graduate Program in Conservation of Cultural Heritage |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Acquisition of knowledge on all cultural periods and contexts of Anatolian history and civilizations; improvement of skills and attitudes to deal with, and protect, without bias, this complex stratigraphy of cultures
Knowledge: Formation of a cultural background in terms of architectural history and built environment of all periods that formed the entangled mélange of Anatolian civilizations in their Eastern Mediterranean context and the expertise of using the relevant literature
Skills: Improvement of skills and abilities to develop independent research and critical awareness in inter-related disciplines investigating the past (history, history of art and architecture, archeology etc)
Attitudes: Development of awareness towards the cultural heritage of all civilizations with equal care and respect
Course Content
A study on the beginnings of Turkish architecture outside of Anatolia, the cultural remains of the civilizations dominating Anatolia prior to the arrival of the Turks, and Anatolian Turkish architecture from the conquest up to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Emphasis on the effects of geography, climate, and cultural demands.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge:
- Identify, discuss, and interpret the different cultural and chronological contexts in terms of art and architectural history and planning characteristics
- Improve expertise in the use of the relevant sources (ancient and modern)
Skills:
- Develop critical awareness, understanding, and interpretation of all cultures forming the large and diverse cultural and chronological context of Anatolia
- Build up abilities of independent research
Attitudes:
- Demonstrate awareness, sensibility, and professional ethics towards cultural diversity and utmost care for the cultural heritage of all civilizations, without bias.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Develops and deepens local and international knowledge in the field of cultural heritage conservation at an expert level based on undergraduate qualifications in various disciplines related to the conservation of the built environment. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understands the interactions between the disciplines related to cultural heritage and conservation. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Produces comprehensive projects by utilizing theoretical and practical knowledge related to cultural heritage and conservation (by preparing the outcomes of documentation, evaluation/interpretation, and project design processes at building and site scales in different formats). | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Uses information and communication technologies (gis, laser scanning, etc.) Along with current and advanced tools required for documentation, information management, and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Produces original knowledge for the conservation of cultural heritage, solves problems by systematically evaluating information from a holistic perspective, and develops conservation decisions. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Structures and conducts academic research in the field of cultural heritage conservation in a systematic and critical manner. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Acts independently (impartially) in learning and practice settings related to cultural heritage conservation; takes responsibility; independently defines, coordinates, and manages work requiring complex and original strategic approaches in both learning and practice settings. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge in cultural heritage conservation processes with an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Shares the findings and results of the studies carried out in the field of cultural heritage and conservation, and the knowledge and methods underlying them, with expert and non-expert groups in an open and systematic manner (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Shares the results of a research or project on cultural heritage conservation in national and/or international settings (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Considers social, scientific and cultural norms in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing data related to the field of cultural heritage conservation; observes ethical values; pioneers for change. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution