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| Code | MM555 |
| Name | Analysis of Meaning in the Built Environment |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To interpret and evaluate the living environment in terms of environment-behavior relationship. To comprehend the effects of perceptible elements of the environment on human behavior.
Course Content
Examination of the relationship between essence and form and meaning, the signs that provide the meaning of the essence and form, the levels of meaning, the factors that cause the differentiation of meaning between people and societies, the role of meaning on behavior, the meaning and human behavior dimension of the environment-human relationship, semantic meaning with the help of environmental signs. analysis of the structure.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Krampen, M. 1979. Meaning in the Urban Environment, Routledge. Jencks, C. 1969. Meaning in Architecture, Nasar, J. 1988. Environmental Aesthetics: Theory, Research, and Application, Cambridge. Broadbent, G., Bunt, R., Jencks, C., 1980, Signs, Symbols and Architecture, Wiley and Sons
Notes
other related publications and web pages
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the elements that create meaning in the built environment. |
| LO02 | Makes a theoretical evaluation on meaning based on his/her research and readings. |
| LO03 | Selects and uses the necessary elements to create the desired meaning in the built environment. |
| LO04 | He/she writes an examination and evaluation report by using appropriate methods and techniques at the academic level by focusing on a problem he/she has determined in his/her field. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developing and deepening knowledge of architectural theory, history and practice, and related arts, technologies, and humanities at an expert level. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the knowledge acquired in architecture, urban design, and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the methods related to research and evaluation in a research process by choosing the one that is suitable for its purpose. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops critical thinking about the nature of knowledge, sources, knowledge production and testing of knowledge within the subject area of architecture. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have sufficient knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Competent in the field of theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Using information with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet the needs, | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpreting the relationship between man and the environment in which he lives, from a structural, functional, technical, or aesthetic point of view, by considering interdisciplinary knowledge. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selecting and using appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, present and interpret data, information and findings obtained in the subject area. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Taking responsibility, independently or cohesively in a group, to carry out the theoretical and practical aspects of a study. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To make in-depth research on a subject area or a problem determined by considering the benefit of society, within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics, or to announce the results in various environments by using appropriate methods, by using appropriate methods. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Selecting, evaluating, recording and producing information experimentally by obtaining the relevant information individually in architectural processes. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowing the concepts and terminology specific to the field, participating in meetings and congresses, making presentations, using appropriate communication tools, and expressing their thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes by developing strategies, policies and implementation plans by considering innovative ethical, environmental and social values in matters related to the field of architecture. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets the current developments specific to the field by using domestic and foreign language knowledge and following international publications. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interpreting knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction, using the knowledge associated with architectural discipline, problem-solving, and/or application skills, in interdisciplinary studies. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting the students and giving the course flow | preliminary research within the scope of the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Defining of the physical environment, | readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Discussing the effective factors in shaping the physical environment | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 4 | Defining and discussing culture, one of the effective factors in shaping the physical environment | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Defining the effect of the culture on shaping the physical environment | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Discussing the relationship between culture, space and behavior | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Discussing the relationship between culture, space and behavior in shaping the physical environment | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | mid term exam | previous readings, research work | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Theoretical background in the semantic evaluation of the physical environment | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Semantic and semiotic theories and architecture | relevant read,ngs | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Semantic and semiotic theories and their relation to architecture | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Making sense of the physical environment with semantic and semiotic theories | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Making sense of the physical environment in the light of semantic and semiotic theories | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Semantic interpretation studies in selected physical environments | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Semantic interpretation studies in selected physical environments of different characters | relevant readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Final Exam Term | previous readings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Final Exam Term | previous readings | 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 | ||