GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SACRED SPACES, SACRED CITIES/SBP 4162
Course Title: SACRED SPACES, SACRED CITIES
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Course Semester 8 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
To recognize the importance of sacred places in the formation, development and continuity of urban identity,
To learn the concepts of holy places in universal and local scales, to learn selection and documentation criteria, to recognize different examples,
Promoting and sharing information on sacred places in the local scale on an international scale,
To learn the process, methods and techniques to evaluate holy places in the context of current urban conservation approaches,
Learn to use written and oral expression techniques.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  Theoretically informed by responsible lecturer, research on sample buildings and cities, on-site observation and observation.
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction and Introduction of the Course and its Resources Religion as a Culture Subject and Relation to Holy Time-Space
2. Week  Sacred, Holy Land, Sacred Space, Sacred Structure, Sacred City Concepts
3. Week  Sacred Space and City According to Faith Groups, Civilizations and Geography - Politeist / Sacred in Mythological Religions -The Monotheist
4. Week  Differentiation of Sacred Places and / or Urban Formation by Faith Groups - Nature-Oriented Sacred Nature (Mountain, Tree, etc.) biocultural point of
5. Week  The Impact of Architecture on Religious Beliefs-Manifestation
6. Week  Urban Identity in the Perception of Sacred Space
7. Week  Holy Place with World Cultural and / or Natural Heritage-Midterm Exam
8. Week  mid-term exam
9. Week  Policies for the Protection of National and International Sacred Places - Sacred Spaces in Protection Legislation in Turkey - Unesco- Sanctuary Cons
10. Week  Research Report and Presentation (Sacred Spaces and City Examples)
11. Week  Research Report and Presentation (Sacred Spaces and City Examples)
12. Week  Research Report and Presentation (Sacred Spaces and City Examples)
13. Week  Research Report and Presentation (Sacred Spaces and City Examples)
14. Week  Research Report and Presentation (Sacred Spaces and City Examples)
15. Week  General Evaluation
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
40
 Assignment
1
60
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
50
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
9
2
18
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
2
3
6
 Searching in Internet and Library
2
4
8
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
4
4
16
 Preparing a Presentation
2
4
8
 Presentation
4
2
8
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
4
8
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
3
3
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 Course Credit (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
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Assoc. Nevin Turgut GÜLTEKİN )
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   ( www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/neving)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (neving@gazi.edu.tr)