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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
URBANIZATION, CIVILIZATION and URBAN IDENTITYSHZ1212317Spring Semester2+023
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to enable students to understand issues such as urbanization, urban consciousness, civilization and urban identity by addressing the concept of social justice in the context of the city. Students will be able to analyze how urban spaces and lifestyles in different neighborhoods are shaped within the framework of social justice, evaluate the effects of urbanization on individuals and communities, and understand the importance of urban texture in the field of social services. The course also aims to provide a critical perspective on issues such as urban inequalities, social justice and sustainable urbanization.
Course ContentThis course contains; City concept,City and civilization,Antiquity,Roman and Byzantine Period,Ottoman Period,Republican Era,Istanbul as a unique city,World cities,Metropolis,Urban silhouettes and urban textures,People and space,Social life in the city,Culture and art in the city,City identity.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the concept of the city and the urban phenomenon.10, 9A
It expresses the difference of living in the city.10, 9A
Evaluates the importance of urban awareness.10, 9A
It expresses the phenomenon of civilization and the concept of civilization.10, 9A
Compares various places of the city.10, 9A
Analyzes the residents and lifestyles of different neighborhoods.10, 9A
Interprets the urban fabric and urban identity.10, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1City conceptLiterature reading
2City and civilizationLiterature reading
3AntiquityLiterature reading
4Roman and Byzantine PeriodLiterature reading
5Ottoman PeriodLiterature reading
6Republican EraLiterature reading
7Istanbul as a unique cityLiterature reading
8World citiesLiterature reading
9MetropolisLiterature reading
10Urban silhouettes and urban texturesLiterature reading
11People and spaceLiterature reading
12Social life in the cityLiterature reading
13Culture and art in the cityLiterature reading
14City identityLiterature reading
Resources

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline.
X
2
PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level.
X
3
PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management.
X
4
PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups.
6
PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice.
X
7
PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions.
X
8
PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences.
9
PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services.
10
PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates.
X
11
PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
12
PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world.
X
13
PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards.
X
14
PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach.
X
15
PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving14114
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project14228
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam11010
General Exam12020
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)100
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(100/30)3
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
URBANIZATION, CIVILIZATION and URBAN IDENTITYSHZ1212317Spring Semester2+023
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to enable students to understand issues such as urbanization, urban consciousness, civilization and urban identity by addressing the concept of social justice in the context of the city. Students will be able to analyze how urban spaces and lifestyles in different neighborhoods are shaped within the framework of social justice, evaluate the effects of urbanization on individuals and communities, and understand the importance of urban texture in the field of social services. The course also aims to provide a critical perspective on issues such as urban inequalities, social justice and sustainable urbanization.
Course ContentThis course contains; City concept,City and civilization,Antiquity,Roman and Byzantine Period,Ottoman Period,Republican Era,Istanbul as a unique city,World cities,Metropolis,Urban silhouettes and urban textures,People and space,Social life in the city,Culture and art in the city,City identity.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the concept of the city and the urban phenomenon.10, 9A
It expresses the difference of living in the city.10, 9A
Evaluates the importance of urban awareness.10, 9A
It expresses the phenomenon of civilization and the concept of civilization.10, 9A
Compares various places of the city.10, 9A
Analyzes the residents and lifestyles of different neighborhoods.10, 9A
Interprets the urban fabric and urban identity.10, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1City conceptLiterature reading
2City and civilizationLiterature reading
3AntiquityLiterature reading
4Roman and Byzantine PeriodLiterature reading
5Ottoman PeriodLiterature reading
6Republican EraLiterature reading
7Istanbul as a unique cityLiterature reading
8World citiesLiterature reading
9MetropolisLiterature reading
10Urban silhouettes and urban texturesLiterature reading
11People and spaceLiterature reading
12Social life in the cityLiterature reading
13Culture and art in the cityLiterature reading
14City identityLiterature reading
Resources

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline.
X
2
PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level.
X
3
PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management.
X
4
PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups.
6
PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice.
X
7
PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions.
X
8
PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences.
9
PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services.
10
PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates.
X
11
PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
12
PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world.
X
13
PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards.
X
14
PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach.
X
15
PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

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