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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| ARCHITECTURE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MM512 |
| Name | Participatory Design |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 NUR YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to develop a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of participatory design at the levels of research epistemology and methodology, through a systematic examination of the field from the perspectives of critical spatial theory, deliberative democratic theory, and social movement studies. Within this framework, the course seeks to enable doctoral students to critically interrogate the epistemological and ontological underpinnings of qualitative research paradigms — including participatory action research (PAR), co-design, and socio-spatial mapping; to analyze power relations and questions of representation from an ethical standpoint; and to translate this accumulated theoretical knowledge into independent, original, and publication-ready academic contributions by situating it in relation to distinctive research problems within architectural contexts.
Course Content
This course covers the political history and theoretical frameworks of participation in architecture, spatial justice and identity politics, participatory action research (PAR), co-design workshops, socio-spatial mapping, fieldwork implementation, qualitative data analysis, design transfer, AI-assisted participation tools and data ethics, global perspectives, and academic writing for publication.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites are required for the course.
Resources
• Arnstein, S.R. (1969). A Ladder of Citizen Participation. Journal of the American Institute of Planners, 35(4), 216–224. • Blundell Jones, P., Petrescu, D. & Till, J. (2005). Architecture and Participation. Taylor & Francis. • Sanoff, H. (2000). Community Participation Methods in Design and Planning. John Wiley & Sons. • Sanders, E.B.-N. & Stappers, P.J. (2008). Co-creation and the New Landscapes of Design. CoDesign, 4(1), 5–18. • Awan, N., Schneider, T. & Till, J. (2011). Spatial Agency: Other Ways of Doing Architecture. Routledge. • Reason, P. & Bradbury, H. (2008). Handbook of Action Research. SAGE Publications. • Escobar, A. (2018). Designs for the Pluriverse. Duke University Press. • Pink, S. (2009). Doing Sensory Ethnography. SAGE Publications.
Notes
• Fainstein, S. (2010). The Just City. Cornell University Press. • Karaman, O. (2013). Urban Renewal in Istanbul. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research. • Fredericks, J. & Foth, M. (2013). Augmenting Public Participation: Enhancing Planning Outcomes. Australian Planner, 50(3). • Crawford, K. (2021). Atlas of AI. Yale University Press. [YZ etiği için] • Lefebvre, H. (1991). The Production of Space. Blackwell. • Healey, P. (2010). Making Better Places: The Planning Project in the Twenty-First Century. Palgrave Macmillan.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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| LO01 | Participatory action research (PAR) discusses the epistemological foundations and limitations of co-design and socio-spatial mapping methods. |
| LO02 | It analyzes the power dynamics and ethical dimensions of the participatory process within the selected urban or architectural context. |
| LO03 | It evaluates the ability of AI-powered engagement tools to represent the voice of the community and their data ethics considerations. |
| LO04 | Designs a participant protocol appropriate for the research question. |
| LO05 | Organizes a co-design workshop with a real community. |
| LO06 | He organizes the qualitative data obtained from the fieldwork into a transfer matrix that incorporates the findings into the architectural program. |
| LO07 | He or she provides a written justification for decisions made regarding ethical dilemmas encountered during fieldwork. |
| LO08 | He prepares research findings in two different formats: an academic article and a community presentation. |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 1 | The Political History of Participation: Democratization in Architecture and Community Movements | Sanoff (2000), Chapters 1–2; Blundell, Jones et al. (2005), Introduction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | From Arnstein to the Present: The Ladder of Participation, Power, and Representation | Arnstein (1969); Cornwall (2008) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 3 | Spatial Justice, Gender, and Identity Policies | Reading selected chapters from Greed (1994) and Hayden (2004) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 4 | Participatory Action Research (PAR): Design, Ethics, and Protocol | Reason & Bradbury (2008), Chapters 1–3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
| 5 | Co-Design Workshops: Facilitation Skills and Methods | Sanders & Stappers (2008); IDEO tools | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Rol Oynama, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Audio, Visual, and Socio-Spatial Mapping Methods | Pink (2009) Episodes 2–4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Case Study I – Community Assessment and Introductory Interviews | PAR Protocol Draft (Student Preparation) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Case Study II – Co-Design Workshop Application | Member verification method | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Design Translation: From Participatory Data to Architectural Program | Awan vd. (2011) Episode 3–5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | AI-Powered Engagement Tools and Data Ethics | Fredericks & Foth (2013); Crawford (2021) (selected sections) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Tartışma |
| 12 | Global Perspectives: The Global South and Pluralistic Design | Escobar (2018) Episode 1–2; Karaman (2013) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Academic Writing: Article Format and Preparation for Publication -I | Hedef Journal Style Guide (Student Selection) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Academic Writing: Article Format and Preparation for Publication -II | Journal Style Guide (Student Selection) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Academic Writing: Article Format and Preparation for Publication-III | Journal Style Guide (Student Selection) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 6 | 8 | 48 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 156 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,24 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||