GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BASIC APPROACHES IN URBAN SPATIAL PLANNING/SBP377
Course Title: BASIC APPROACHES IN URBAN SPATIAL PLANNING
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem GÜZEY
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http//websitem.gazi.edu.tr/odundar
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  odundar@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Presenting the scientific base of approaches effective in the planning of urban spaces
Examination of planning theories within the framework of philosophy of science
Discussing planning approaches from national comprehensive to liberal strategic planning within the perspective of philosophy of science
Developing a scientific and ideological approach in planning and presentation of different planning approaches.





 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is based on lectures and homeworks and exams in order to test and support the information given in the lectures
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction: Urban planning and planning theories.
2. Week  Rationalism, Technocratic theory
3. Week  Rational comprehensive planning and verificationism
4. Week  Disjointed – Incrementalism and incremental planning 1st mid-term examination
5. Week  Falsificationism and systems theory, systems approach in planning
6. Week  Mid-term examination
7. Week  “Mixed-Scanning” and development plans
8. Week  Structure planning
9. Week  Anarchism and humanism, democratic theory
10. Week  Transactive planning, advocacy and pluralism in planning
11. Week  Liberal theory and strategic planning
12. Week  Marxism and equity planning
13. Week  New directions for planning approaches, localization urban growth machines
14. Week  Homework presentation
15. Week  Homework presentation
16. Week  Homework presentation
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Adjukiewicz, K., 1973, Problems and Theories of Philosophy, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, First published in Poland, 1949. Bailey, J., 1975, Social Theory for Planning, Routledge and Kegan Paul, London. Cooke, P., 1983, Theories of Planning and Spatial Development, Hutchinson and Co. Publishers, London. Friedmann, J., 1971, 'The Future of Comprehensive Urban Planning: A Critique', Public Administration Review 3, vol.31, May/June. Günay, B., 1989, 'Farklı Planlama Yaklaşımları, Şehir Planlama Eğitimi İlişkileri', Türkiye'de 13. Dünya Şehircilik Günü Kolokyumu, Yıldız Universitesi, Istanbul. Habermas, J., 1990,1992, Kamusallığın Yapısal Dönüşümü, Tanıl Bora ve Mithat Sencar (çev), İletişim Yayınlan, İstanbul. Harvey. D., 1989, 'From Managerialism to Entrepreneurialism: The Transformation in Urban Governance in Late Capitalism', Geografiska Annaler, 71 B (1): 3-17. Healey, P., 1994, 'The State of Planning in Europe', AESOP News, Autumn, Issue no. 15: 4-9. Tekeli,
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Research
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
25
 Assignment
1
25
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
12
2
24
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
1
3
3
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
1
10
10
 Preparing Presentation
1
6
6
 Presentation
3
8
24
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
4
4
 Final and Studying for Final
1
4
4
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has a multi-dimensional knowledge and comprehension of the economic, social and environmental sustainability principles and the historical, geographical, social and cultural issues in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
2Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension about the issues on planning / design / research methods that are human and community oriented and sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
3Has a knowledge and comprehension about the principles, ethics, laws, regulations and standards related to the field of City and Regional Planning.X
4Has the skills to identify facts, potential and problems and research necessary for them, make analysis and use quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques required for evaluation and to translate them in written, oral and visual formats, in the field of planning.X
5Has the necessary sensitivity on the issues related to public interest, social justice and quality of life and the field of legal frameworks and ethical principles, by being aware of that this profession generates social services and beneficial in terms of human rights and community.X
6Has the self-confidence and competence to execute independently and in teams, negotiate and become a moderator and director when it’s necessary, in the studies in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
7Has the foreign language level, to follow the international developments in this field and to communicate effectively with colleagues.X
8Has the capacity to follow the developments in IT (information, geographic information and communication) technologies related to the field and use them interactively in various stages of planning and design.X
9Have the necessary scientific and technical qualifications to produce flexible solutions for problems and opportunities in the field, and to propose alternatives and to evaluate these alternatives.X
10Has the ability to think urban planning in macro-micro scales and planning-design integrity.X
11Has the ability to think creatively which is necessary to develop creative solutions to tangible and intangible problems and has the technical qualifications and knowledge to express those visually.X
12Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension in sustainable energy and ecological issues in rural and urban planning.X
13Capable of being aware of economic, social, environmental and political changes and examine the impact of these and identify place with visual, administrative and financial aspects.X
14Has the knowledge and skills to put forth plans and policies that take into account social, economic and cultural needs, in order to create liveable and sustainable spaces and preserve historical heritage for future generations.X
15Have the necessary qualifications to create resilient cities by considering natural, economic and social risks together and taking precautions in urban planning.X
16Has comprehensive knowledge about the use of participatory methods in decision-making, policy development and management processes in spatial planning.X