İÇT795 - PHILOSOPHY and SPACE I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PHILOSOPHY and SPACE I İÇT795 1st Semester 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNA
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Demirel 
Course objectiveExpect students to comprehend how the philosophical developments in 20th century influenced the understanding of space and how this changed architectural practice.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Develop the ability of understanding the philosophical writings and producing theoretical arguments
Course ContentIt contains serial of lectures which considers the theoretical approaches of the 20th century philosophers on the definition of ideal space. 
ReferencesP. Lynch, `All memory has to be re-imagined: the ?. Architectural Research Quarterly, 1 (2005), pp. 107-115

K. Harries, The Ethical Function of Architecture (Cambridge, the MIT Press, 2000).
M. Ponty, Phenomenology of Perception (London, Routledge&Kegan Paul, 1962).

N. Coleman, `Words of Desire: Envisaging Architecture?. Interfaces, 1 (2004), pp. 183-199.

Le Corbusier, Talks with Student (New York, Princeton Architectural Press, 1961), p.45. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1 Adolf Loos, Architecture
Week 2Adolf Loos, Architecture
Week 3Gaston Bachelard, Poetics of Space
Week 4Gaston Bachelard, Poetics of Space
Week 5Martin Heideger, Man Poetically Dwells
Week 6Martin Heideger, Man Poetically Dwells
Week 7Martin Heideger, Man Poetically Dwells
Week 8Martin Heideger, Man Poetically Dwells
Week 9 Le Corbusier, Conversation with Students
Week 10 Le Corbusier, Conversation with Students
Week 11 Theodor Adorno, Culture Industry
Week 12 Theodor Adorno, Culture Industry
Week 13 Theodor Adorno, Culture Industry
Week 14 Theodor Adorno, Prizms
Week 15Preparation to Final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1420
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments120
Presentation120
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms220
Final exam120
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1880
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes220
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities14570
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14342
Project000
Homework assignment14570
Midterms (Study duration)2510
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload7335300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Knows main concepts, theories, principles, methods and ethics of design discipline.    X
2. Discusses and directs the current aspects of basic concepts/principles of design and art.    X
3. Uses design knowledge to produce new concepts and theories by making interdisciplinary studies.    X
4. Knows the nature and prospects of scientific research.    X
5. Develops original concepts, principles and theories about design process and methods.    X
6. Demonstrates an ability to analyze and criticize the current tendencies about contemporary design problems and develop and apply the solutions.    X
7. Develops scientific research methods through experimental and innovative processes in the field of design.    X
8. Utilizes design knowledge and methods for benefit of society.    X
9. Plans, establishes and manages academic discussions in the field of design.    X
10. Develops project proposals by making scientific and artistic assessments and transforms the proposals into original art and design works.    X
11. Comprehends the interdisciplinary character of design discipline and shares design knowledge by using at least one foreign language efficiently.    X
12. Produces and improves scientific and artistic knowledge in the field of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design to accomplish lifelong learning ideal.    X
13. Demonstrates an ability in teaching, analyzing and evaluating the design field at an academic level.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest