Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Hellenistic Architecture ARK332 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SAFİYE AYDIN
Instructor(s)
Goals Follow the development of both architectural style and buildings in Hellenistic period.
Course Content General characteristics of Hellenistic architecture Dipteros temples in Hellenistic Period Peripteros Temples in hellenistic Period Prostylos Temples in Hellenistic Period Hermogenes and his works Pseudodipteros Temples Urbanization in Hellenistic Period Pergamon
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be able to comprehend the characteristics of earlier period buildings which influenced the architecture of the Hellenistic period.
2 To reinforce the terminology of architecture
3 To be able to distinguish Classical architecture and Hellenistic architecture from each other
4 To be able to learn about Hellenistis structures in Anatolia and in other countries and in this way to achieve results in evaluatin archaeological material
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to course and related literary
2. Week General characteristics of Hellenistic architecture
3. Week Entrance structures in Hellenistic Period
4. Week Dipteros temples in Hellenistic Period
5. Week Pseudo-dipteros temples in Hellenistic Period
6. Week Peripteros temples in Hellenistic Period
7. Week Prostylos temples in Hellenistic Period
8. Week Midterm
10. Week Hermogenes and Hellenistic architecture
11. Week Hellenistic architecture: Tholos
12. Week Sanctuary Planning in Hellenistic Period
13. Week Urbanization in Hellenistic Period I
14. Week Urbanization in Hellenistic Period II: Pergamon
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to have archaeological up-to-date information and application methods
2 Students will be able to apply theoratical and practicaal knowledge in the field of study
3 Students will be able to distinguish and analyze stylistic and chronological problems of archaeological data and material
4 Students will be able to document the archaeological data within the visual and verbal framework also with the help of digital documentation sources.
5 Students will be able to make independent decisions and studies during the analysis of the archaeological problems
6 Students will be able to have responsibility the resolving the problems in the archaeological projects
7 Students will be able to interpret the archaeological data and use various data history, geography, sociology, economics, anthropology, and architecture in order to solve or discuss a problem concerning archaeology
8 Students will be able to become concious of the requirement of being aware of the current developments and results of archaeology; follow Turkish and Foreign literature (via library and informatics) and attain these as a lifelong learning habit.
9 Students will be able to follow the foreign literature and to get across with colleagues
10 Students will be able to utilize contemporary techniques and equipments for archaeological applications.
11 Students will be able to make disciplinary or interdisciplinary teamwork
12 Students will be able to protect archaeological material and have it recognized by the public within the interrelation tourism and environment.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3
PY12 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Studies in Hellenistic Architecture / Frederick E. Winter, Phoenix, 2006.
  • The setting of Hellenistic temples / Phyylis Williams Lehmann, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, XIII, 4.
  • A Hellenistic Capital in Anatolia: Pergamon, Andreas Scholl, Felix Pirson, YKY, 2015.
  • Hellenistic Civilization / Francois Chamoux, Blackwell Publishers, 2002.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 25 50
Final 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 20 20
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0