COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: READINGS ON HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 509	D	9	3	0	0	3	6

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Friday 13:30-16:30
Course Description:	This course includes an analytical reading on essential books, in relation to the history of architecture, which has served as milestones in the field. Ten Books of Vitruvius, I Quattro Libri of Alberti, Tezkiret’ül Bünyan of Mustafa Çelebi and Risaliye Mimariye of Cafer Efendi, Seven Lamps of Architecture and The Stones Venice of Ruskin, Toward new Horizons in Architecture, Vers un Architecture and Learning from Las Vegas of Venturi are the materials of this course.
Course Objectives:	This course includes an analytical reading on essential books, in relation to the history of architecture, which has served as milestones in the field. Ten Books of Vitruvius, I Quattro Libri of Alberti, Tezkiret’ül Bünyan of Mustafa Çelebi and Risaliye Mimariye of Cafer Efendi, Seven Lamps of Architecture and The Stones Venice of Ruskin, Toward new Horizons in Architecture, Vers un Architecture and Learning from Las Vegas of Venturi are the materials of this course.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introducion
2	Vitruvius and Ten Books
3	Vitruvius and Ten Books
4	Alberti and I Quattro Libri
5	Alberti and I Quattro Libri
6	Tezkiret’ül Bünyan and Architect Sinan
7	Risale-I Mimariye and Architect Mehmet Aga
8	Midterm
9	The Stones of Venice
10	The Stones of Venice
11	Seven Lamps of Architecture
12	Seven Lamps of Architecture
13	Vers une Architecture
14	Architecture without Architects

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Ten Books of Vitruvius, I Quattro Libri of Alberti, Tezkiret’ül Bünyan of Mustafa Çelebi Risaliye Mimariye of Cafer Efendi, Seven Lamps of Architecture, The Stones Venice of Ruskin, Toward new Horizons in Architecture, Vers un Architecture,
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To be able to understand deeply architectural historical texts
2	To encourage the skill of creating new designs by using the previous experiences
3	To understand and interpret architecturally a historical site

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	4
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	3
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	5
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	5
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	2
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	4	15
Term Paper	1	35
Attendance		5
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	3	48
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	5	4	20
Final examination	1	34	34
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6