Name of Department: Architecture

Course Title: History and Theory of Architecture I

Language of Instruction: English

Course Code: AR 221

Type of Course: mandatory

Level of Course: undergraduate (first cycle)

Semester: October-January

Year of Study: 3 hrs/wk, 2nd year, 1st semester

ECTS Credits: 4

Pre-requisite: AR 122

Co-requisite: none

Name of Lecturer: Özlem Erkarslan  E-mail ozlemerkaslan@iyte.edu.tr

Objective of the course: Students will become aware of diverse architectural discourses as they are introduced to the theory and practice of architecture in a holistic approach comprising developments of culture and history. The language of built form is the basic subject of the course as is the pursuit of notions of chronology and synchronic reading of history.

Course Contents: This course will offer a wide range of subjects including built form, imitation, innovation, religious architecture, existential space and discuss these subjects form a critical perspective with reference to architectural examples throughout history.

Bibliography:
Norberg-Schulz, C. (1993). Meaning in Western Architecture. New York: Rizzoli.
Norberg-Schulz, C. (1996). Intentions in Architecture. Cambridge, Mass.: The MIT Press.
Gelernter, M. (1995). Sources of Architectural Form. New York: Manchester University Press.
Crowe, N. (1995). Nature and the Idea of a Man-Made World. Cambridge, Mass.: The MIT Press.
Krier, R. (1988). Architectural Composition. New York: Rizzoli.

Teaching & Learning Methods: 2 hrs/wk lecture; 1 hr/wk discussion throughout the semester

Assessment Methods: 45-min written midterm examination, 3 questions: 40%; workshop (students are free to choose the material to be analysed. All presentation techniques and any colour medium on 50x70 cm cardboard are welcome): 20%; 2-hr written final examination (8 questions): 40%. Examinations are held during the regular midterm- and final-examination periods of the academic calendar.