SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
YTN6001	İstanbul: Gezi ve Kültür	0	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor ZEHRA KAYA
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Instructor ZEHRA KAYA
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to introduce the cultural, social, and spatial development of Istanbul, a city that has hosted diverse civilizations throughout its millennia-long history. By examining how basic needs such as food, water, defense, and transportation were addressed in different periods, the course highlights Istanbul’s continuity as a global city. Students are expected to develop a comprehensive perspective on the city’s cosmopolitan structure, the cultural synthesis shaped by various faiths and civilizations, and its architectural and artistic heritage, while gaining insights into Istanbul’s present and future.

Course Content:

In this course the students learn the aim and the tools of making a social responsabilty project, the steps of a social responsabillity project.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Istanbul recognizes the urban space with its historical processes.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Produce an original presentation or assignment based on field trips and observations.
2) Define the concepts of city, culture, and space and illustrate them in the context of Istanbul.
3) Discuss the contributions of museums, monuments, and cultural institutions to the city's identity.
4) Analyze the cultural and artistic heritage of Istanbul across historical periods (Byzantine, Ottoman, Republican).
5) Evaluate the city's multi-layered structure through different district and neighborhoods (Zeyrek, Balat, Beyoğlu, Üsküdar, Princes' Islands, etc.).
6) Interpret the representations of Istanbul in literature and art.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Course Introduction, Concepts: City, Culture, Space
2)	Istanbul: Historical and Cultural Background
3)	Istanbul Archaeology Museum Tour
4)	Istanbul Roman Byzantine Period, Hippodrome, and Surroundings Tour
5)	Istanbul Roman Byzantine Period, Hippodrome, and Surroundings Tour
6)	Zeyrek and Balat Trip
7)	The journey of Divan Yolu and Süleymaniye
8)	Midterm
9)	Taksim, Beyoğlu District Tour
10)	The City's Cultural Warehouses: Museums
11)	District Tour: Kadıköy/Üsküdar/Adalar
12)	Beşiktaş Trip
12)	Cultural Event
14)	Reading the Bosphorus: Anadoluhisarı Trip
15)	Seminar
16)	Final Exam

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	5	3	4	6	7
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2) Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3) Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4) Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5) Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6) Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7) Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8) Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9) Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10) Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11) Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12) Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

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

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2)	Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3)	Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4)	Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5)	Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6)	Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7)	Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8)	Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9)	Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10)	Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11)	Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.	4
12)	Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Project Preparation

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Field Work	10	% 15.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	13	2	26
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	2	3	6
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	42
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	2	4
Midterms	1	15	15
Semester Final Exam	1	15	15
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	34
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			76
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları Eğitim ve Araştırma Birimi Stk Çalışmaları Eğitim Dizisi
References:	İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları Eğitim ve Araştırma Birimi Stk Çalışmaları Eğitim Dizisi