Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Roman Architecture ARK 405 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SAFİYE AYDIN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SAFİYE AYDIN (Güz)
Goals Teaching the development of Roman architecture and some important Roman buildings.
Course Content Introduction to Roman Architecture Foreign influence in Roman architecture Urbanization period of the Roman Republic Urbanization period of the Roman Empire Roman defense structures Forums Baths Roman civil architecture (domus of) Roman civil architecture (villas) Roman Republican era temple architecture Imperial-era temple architecture Roman engineering (roads, bridges, aqueducts)
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To evaluate the roman architecture in the scope of Rome and provinces
2 To be able to follow the development of city centers until the end of the Roman empire and to identify the buildings.
3 To understand the development of the cities in the provinces.
4 To have knowledge about Greek and Etruscan effects on the Roman Architecture.
5 To have knowledge about Roman houses, gymnasiums, palaces, theatres and baths.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Roman Architecture
2. Week Roman Architecture: Building Materials
3. Week Roman Architecture: Construction Methods
4. Week Defense system and walls
5. Week Roman engineering (roads, bridges, aqueducts)
6. Week Roman Architecture and Urbanism I
7. Week Roman Architecture and Urbanism II
8. Week Midterm
9. Week The architecture of Roman temples I
10. Week The architecture of Roman temples II
11. Week Forum
12. Week Roman baths
13. Week Theater and Amphitheater in the Roman world
14. Week Roman architecture: Civil engineering (domestic and others)
*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 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 4 4 4 4 4
PY12 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Roman Architecture and Urbanism, Fikret Yegül - Diane Favro, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
  • Roman building: Materials and techniques, Jean-Pierre Adam, London, 1994.
  • Roman Architecture, John B. Ward-Perkins, Newyork, 1977.
  • Vitruvius, Mimarlık Üzerine On Kitap, Şevki Vanlı Mimarlık Vakfı Yayınları, Mimarlığın Uluslararası Kaynakları: 2, Çeviren: S. Güven, 1990
  • Roma Mimarlığı, Martin Thorpe, 2002.
  • Roman architecture and society, J.C. Anderson, Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997.
  • Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine, N. H. Ramage - Andrew Ramage, Pearson, 2005.
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 13 26
Final 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 18.5 18.5
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0