Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Modern Architectural History MMR310 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Büşra Nur DEMİREL
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Büşra Nur DEMİREL (Bahar)
Goals To comprehend the architectural consequences of modernism and industrialization
Course Content The transformation of architecture and urban planning from the end of the 18th century to the end of 1960.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To realize the effects of modernism and industrialization in the context of architecture
2 To gain knowledge about Industrial society
3 To gain knowledge about the modernist paradigms
4 Learning about the pioneers of modern architecture
5 Understand the foundation of today's social order and the organization of architecture
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Industrial revolution and political, economic, cultural and political changes in Europe
2. Week European architectural ambient in the 19 century
3. Week The rise of engineering, industrial city, new construction types and production types.
4. Week International exhibitions
5. Week Responses to industrialization and Arts and Crafts
6. Week Art Nouveau
7. Week Endustrial Revolution in America and Chicago school
8. Week Mid Term Exam
9. Week De Stijl
10. Week Deutsche Werkbund and Bauhaus
11. Week International Style
12. Week International Style 2
13. Week Post Modernism
14. Week Course review
*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 Obtain Basic Architecture knowledge
2 Collecting information in scientific and technological aspect for socially and environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.
3 To be able to do scientific research in architecture field, critical thinking
4 To be able to work with partners in professional applications
5 Recognizing needs within the context of physical environment and human behaviors and cultural differences
6 To show activity in research teams require interdisciplinary interaction
7 To follow current technologies in the context of developing professional practice
8 To use graphic techniques and fluent English for literature review, project presentation and writing article.
9 To think independently and critically in professional field
10 Producing original and creative solutions for architectural problems by using modern technology
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Frampton, Kenneth, Modern Architecture: A Critical History, Thames&Hudson, London, 1997.
  • Benevolo, Leonardo, A History of Modern Architecture, London, 1971.
  • Roth, Leland Y., Mimarlığın Öyküsü, Kabalcı Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1999
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 2 2 4
Research 2 2.5 5
Other Activities 2 4 8
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0