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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| ARCHITECTURE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MM505 |
| Name | Concept and Discourse in Architecture |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GAMZE ATAY |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To develop the skills of concept generation and discourse analysis in architecture, to analyze contemporary architectural texts by addressing the conceptual foundations behind architectural projects at the discourse level and to gain the ability to develop discourse in their own designs.
Course Content
This course includes information about the relationship between language, concept, and discourse; narrative, representation, and conceptualization in architecture; discourse analysis approaches; architectural texts and manifestos.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Fischer, G., The Language of Space, Daimon Press, 1991. Lawson, B., The Language of Space, Routledge, 2001. Zumthor, P., Thinking Architecture, Birkhauser, 1998. Tschumi, B., Architecture and Disjunction, MIT Press, 1996.
Notes
other relevant publications and web pages
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the language and discourse techniques used in architecture. |
| LO02 | To have a command of architectural concepts and use them correctly. |
| LO03 | Produces conceptual interpretations by analyzing architectural texts. |
| LO04 | Presents his/her own architectural thoughts from a critical and theoretical point of view. |
| LO05 | Expresses architectural ideas clearly and effectively using conceptual presentation techniques. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Deepens and develops its knowledge about architectural theory, history and practice and other related arts, technologies and human sciences at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the knowledge she has acquired on architecture, urban design and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | In a research process, he/she selects and uses the methods related to research and evaluation that are suitable for his/her purpose. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops critical thinking about the nature of information, its sources, production of information and problems related to testing of information within the field of architecture. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement at an expert level. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets the relationship between humans and the environment they live in from a structural, functional, technical or aesthetic perspective, using interdisciplinary knowledge. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Competent in theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Uses knowledge with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet needs. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects and uses appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, interpret and present data, information and findings obtained in the subject area. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility and carries out a study in its theoretical and practical aspects independently or in harmony within a group. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In order to conduct in-depth research or produce solutions within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics on a selected subject area or a determined problem for the benefit of society, it uses appropriate methods to access data, interprets the results and announces them in various media. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Produces information experimentally by individually acquiring relevant information in architectural processes, selecting, evaluating, recording and various applications. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Expresses his/her thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules by knowing field-specific concepts and terminology, attending meetings and congresses, making presentations and using appropriate communication tools. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans in matters related to the field of architecture, taking into account innovative ethical, environmental and social values, and evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets current developments in the field at home and abroad by following publications using her foreign language knowledge. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction by using knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills related to the discipline of architecture in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving the course content, objectives and syllabus | does not exist | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | The relationship between language, concept and discourse in architecture | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Narrative, representation and conceptualization in architecture | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Discourse in architectural criticism | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Introduction to discourse analysis: Concepts | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Discourses of Architects | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Analysis of architectural texts and manifestos | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Previous readings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Conceptual diagrams and presentation techniques | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Student presentations: Discourse analysis approaches | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Student presentations: Concepts | related readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Discourse analysis of a selected narrative | sample applications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 13 | Discourse analysis of a selected architect | sample applications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Discourse analysis of a selected building | sample applications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Examination and discussion of student studies | sample applications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Previous studies | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Previous studies | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||