ARCH511 SOCIO-CULTUR.THEMES IN URBAN ARCH.
| Course Code: | 1200511 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. FATMA CÂNÂ BİLSEL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Acquires knowledge on social and cultural theories related with the built environment,
- Develops an understanding of urban phenomena with reference to these theories,
- Relates social and cultural studies with the studies of urban form, urban space and place,
- Relates socio-cultural theories with architectural practices in urban context.
Course Content
The course aims at exploring urban questions from the perspective of different disciplines urban sociology, urban geography, cultural studies, political philosophy as well as architecture. Production processes of urban spaces and spatial practices are studied in relation with social, cultural and political aspects.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Is acquainted with the theories of social, cultural and urban studies,
- Analyzes urban phenomena with reference to the theoretical frameworks studied.
- Can write an academic paper based on research.