Space Production Process (ICM525) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Space Production Process ICM525 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Ph.D.
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Çağrı Bulhaz
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to investigate the production and transformation of spatial physical and social knowledge. The knowledge of the space also includes the criticism of space. In addition, information about the physical and social production of the space and its formation will be obtained.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To reflect the knowledge into the academic environment by questioning and discussing it.
  • To apply appropriate research methods to academic studies.
  • To present the theoretical framework of the study, the research methods and findings as a written report in accordance with the scientific writing rules.
Course Content The relationship between spatial theories and spatial practices; various ideologies in the space production discussions; critical perspective.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Description of the course and explanation of the process. Readings about the content of the course
2 Definition and production of space Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
3 The association among space, body and sense Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
4 Absolute and abstract space Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
5 Space before Modernity Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
6 Modernity space ( homogeneity, fragmentation, hierarchical) Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
7 Architectonic space (Body-time-analytical thinking triangle) Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
8 Permenant and representative space (images and mythical narratives) Preperation for the exam
9 Contradictory space (spatial knowledge and social space relation) Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
10 Exam Discussion of reading parts given in the subject frame
11 Utopic space Preparation for the subject of assignment
12 Discussion on the selected topic for assignment Literature review about the assignment
13 Evaluation about references Research about the assignment
14 Discussion on the subject and outline of the assignment Research about the assignment
15 Submission of the assignment and presentation Presentation.

Sources

Other Sources 1. Lefebvre, H. (2016). Mekânın Üretimi. Ergüden, I. (çev.). İstanbul: Sel Yayıncılık.
Course Book 2. Harvey, H. (2015). Umut Mekânları. Gambetti, Ç. (çev.).İstanbul: Metiş.
3. Marx, K. ve Engels, F. (2012) Komunist Manifesto. Üster.C. (çev). İstanbul. Can Yayınları.
4. Halbwachs, M. (2017). Kolektif Hafıza. Barış, B.(çev.). İstanbul: Heretik Yayıncılık.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 10
Homework Assignments 2 10
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 6 90
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2 Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
3 Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.
4 Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
5 Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
6 Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
7 Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
8 Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
9 Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.
10 Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
11 Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.
12 Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.
13 Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
14 Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
15 Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.
16 Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 5 5
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 5 5
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 125