PhD in Architecture (English) with a bachelor's degree
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ARCH607

Course Name:

Architectural Theories

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZGÜN ARIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BAHARAK TABİBİ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To look at the theories and historical background that affect the ways of practice and conceptualization of architecture
Course Content:	The course aims to look and discuss the main breakpoints of architectural theory within the main discipline of philosophy. The students are expected to improve themselves in shaping their PhD research interests.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures.
2) Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data,develop concepts related to people,places and the environment, and make individual decisions.
3) Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Discussion on the Reading List
3)	Introduction to Architectural Theory / Discussions on the 1.week readings	Jonathan A. Hale, “Building Ideas: An Introduction to Architectural Theory”, 2000.
4)	Architecture as Engineering: The Technological Revolution	Jonathan A. Hale, “Building Ideas: An Introduction to Architectural Theory”, 2000.
5)	Architecture as Art: Aesthetics in Philosophy	Jonathan A. Hale, “Building Ideas: An Introduction to Architectural Theory”, 2000.
6)	Modernism / Theodor Adorno – Georg Simmel	Neil Leach (ed.) “Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory”, 1997.
7)	Phenomenology / Henri Lefebvre	Neil Leach (ed.) “Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory”, 1997.
8)	Structuralism / Umberto Eco	Neil Leach (ed.) “Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory”, 1997.
9)	Postmodernism / Jürgen Habermas	Neil Leach (ed.) “Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory”, 1997.
10)	Post-structuralism / Michel Foucault – Paul Virilio	Neil Leach (ed.) “Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory”, 1997.
11)	Architectural Theory and Today	K.Michael Hays, “Architecture Theory since 1968”,
12)	Presentations of the final submissions
13)	Presentations of the final submissions
14)	Presentations of the final submissions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Jonathan A. Hale, “Building Ideas: An Introduction to Architectural Theory”, 2000.
K.Michael Hays, “Architecture Theory since 1968”, 1998.
Crysler, Cairns, Heynen (ed.) “SAGE Handbook of Architectural Theory”, 2012.
Neil Leach (ed.) “Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory”, 1997.
Peggy Deamer (ed.). “Architecture and Capitalism: 1845 to the Present”, 2013
Charles Jencks, Karl Kropf (ed.) “Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture”, 1997

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	5	2	4	6
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
Seminar
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 15
Presentation	1	% 25
Final	1	% 30
Paper Submission	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Presentations / Seminar	4	3	12
Homework Assignments	3	3	9
Paper Submission	2	4	8
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			165