Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
-1İMÇ451Ancient Cities2+0+02422.11.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To students; to comprehensively examine the history and civilizations of ancient times; To gain critical attitude skills while getting to know the cities of the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods in Anatolia.
Course Content This course examines in detail the historical development, cultural and architectural characteristics of ancient civilizations, especially the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman period cities in Anatolia; It is covered with a comprehensive content that evaluates the present-day ruins and importance of these cities, accompanied by visual materials and readings.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is taught face to face, theoretically, by reading through visual materials and texts. It is supported by sketches of the works of the pioneers of the artistic and architectural movement.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor ALKIM DOĞAN
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. MEHMET SEMİH ÖZKAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Akurgal, E. Anatolian Civilizations, 1988.
Akurgal, E. Die Kunst Anatoliens, von Homer bis Alexander, 1961.
Akurgal, E. Die Kunst der Hethiter, 1961.
Akurgal, E. Phrygische Kunst, DTCF, 1955.
Bean, G. E. Aegean Turkey, An Arcaeological Guide, 1966.
Bean, G. E. Turkey's Southern Shore, An Arcaeological Guide, 1968.
Blegen, C. W. Troy and the Trojans, 1963.
Gates, C. Ancient Cities, The Archaeology of Urban Life in the Ancient Near East and Egypt, Greece and Rome, 2003.
Mansel, A. M. Aegean and Greek History, 1947.
Mellart, J. Çatal Höyük, A Neolithic Town in Anatolia, 1967.
Naumann, R. Ancient Anatolian Architecture, 1975
Schede, M. Die Ruinen von Priene, Kurze Beschreibung, DAI Abteilung İstanbul, 1934.
Tahsin Uçankuş, H. Phrygia, the Land of Mother Goddess Kybele and King Midas, Cultural Guide, Ministry of Culture, 2002.
Turani, A. World Art History, Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, 1971.
Course Notes
Antik Dünyayı Şekillendiren Kentler-John Julius Norwich
Türkiye’nin Antik Kentleri-Yaşar Yılmaz
Kültür Vatanımız-Cengiz Bektaş
Anadolu Kültür Tarihi-Ekrem Akurgal

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 5 75
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 107

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Describes the historical development and cultural structures of ancient civilizations.
2 Learns the architectural and urban planning features of ancient cities from the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods in Anatolia.
3 Analyzes the socio-economic and political structure of ancient cities in a historical context.
4 Examines the archaeological remains of ancient cities and applies the historical and cultural significance of these findings.
5 Gains awareness about the protection of cultural heritage by learning the modern names and conservation status of ancient cities.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Ancient Concepts: Basic Elements of Anatolia and Civilizations Obtaining information about the course from reference books
2 Historical Review of Bithynia Region and Cities Conducting preliminary research on the subject.
3 An Analysis on the Caria Region and its Ancient Cities Conducting preliminary research on the subject.
4 Lykian Civilization: Social and Cultural Structure Conducting preliminary research on the subject.
5 Greco-Hellen Civilization and Culture: BC. Effects on Anatolia in the Period 1.050 – 30 Conducting preliminary research on the subject.
6 Geographic Structure of Anatolia in Ancient Period Conducting preliminary research on the subject.
7 Matching the Ancient Cities of Anatolia with Modern Names Conducting preliminary research on the subject.
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Assos Ancient City: Historical and Archaeological Survey Conducting preliminary research on the subject
10 Pergamon: An Important Center of the Hellenistic Period Conducting preliminary research on the subject
11 Ephesos: Traces Remaining from Ancient Times to the Present In-Course Activity Conducting preliminary research on the subject
12 Aphrodisias: A Review of Art, Cult and Society Conducting preliminary research on the subject
13 Priene: Pioneer of Planned Urbanization Conducting preliminary research on the subject
14 Miletus: The City Where Ancient Philosophy was Born Conducting preliminary research on the subject
15 Perge and Side: Two Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean Region Conducting preliminary research on the subject
16 FINAL

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5

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