AH513 AESTHETICS AND CRITICISM I

Course Code:8010513
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:History of Architecture
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. JALE ADİLE ERZEN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

First two weeks will be devoted to short lectures and discussions with students about ‘what is Modernism?’ The rest of the semester the above fields of culture will be analyzed in relation to the evolution of Modernism in Europe and non-European countries.  Students will be asked to submit papers on readings on the above five cultural fields.


Course Content

This course is offered as two consecutive programs: the first based on class discussions of classical texts on philosophy of art and aesthetics from Plato to Heidegger. The second semester focuses on modern concepts of art and aesthetics reviewed through readings of 20th century philosophers and critics. It aims to acquaint the participants with changing and multi-dimensional aspects of art theory and practice. The class is conducted through discussions and active student participation is expected.


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • to discuss modernism with changing and multi-dimensional aspects of art theory and practice.
  • to analyze Modernism in relation to the evolution of Modernism in Europe and non-European countries. 

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1acquire basic and up-to-date information in the field of architectural history, both in local and global levels (knowledge)
2have profound knowledge of research methods and literature in the field (knowledge)
3conduct independent research and study (skills)
4collect and use information from diverse and reliable sources and archival research (skills )
5relate architectural history to other fields and benefit from the knowledge obtained from them (skills )
6transmit architectural history knowledge textually and verbally by various communication and presentation tools in an effective way (in Turkish and English) (skills)
7create architectural history products such as publications, exhibitions, restitution reports, and others in using knowledge acquired in the field and its subjects (in Turkish and English) (skills)
8use the knowledge and experience gained to contribute to the discipline of architectural history and cultural environments (attitudes)
9observe up-to-date knowledge and research in the field and be open to lifelong learning (attitudes)
10be open to imparting knowledge in different milieus (attitudes)
11work within the framework of disciplinary procedures and code of ethics (attitudes)

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution