Theory and Criticism of Contemporary Architecture

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

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Course Contents

Proposed articles that form a basis of class discussions in the content of the course contribute to be evaluated of historical discourse with a critical approach by the student. The course is progressed through seminars and readings of instructor and the debate topics will be shared in this context. The course in general includes five sections; modernist approaches, postmodernist discourses and critiques, the effect of globalization to architecture since 1980, two current architectural debates; the effect of sustainability and neoliberalism notions to the architectural practices.

Weekly Schedule

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Recommended or Required Reading

1- 1- Architectural Theory from Renaissance to the Present. (2003). Taschen. Köln. 2- Kruft, H. W. (1994). A History of Architectural Theory From Vitrivius to Present. Princeton Architectural Press. 3- Tafuri, M. (1976). Dal Co Francesco, History of World Architecture: Modern Architecture, Vol.1,2, Electra Editrice. Milan. 4- Pearman, H. (1998). Contemporary World Architecture. Phaidon. 5- Zevi. B. (1994). The Modern Language of Architecture. Da Capo Press. New York. 6- Le Corbusier. (1927). Towards a New Architecture. Arch Press. 7- Trachtenberg, H. (1986). Architecture from Prehistory to Post Modernism. Abrams Inc.,1986.
1- 1- Architectural Theory from Renaissance to the Present. (2003). Taschen. Köln. 2- Kruft, H. W. (1994). A History of Architectural Theory From Vitrivius to Present. Princeton Architectural Press. 3- Tafuri, M. (1976). Dal Co Francesco, History of World Architecture: Modern Architecture, Vol.1,2, Electra Editrice. Milan. 4- Pearman, H. (1998). Contemporary World Architecture. Phaidon. 5- Zevi. B. (1994). The Modern Language of Architecture. Da Capo Press. New York. 6- Le Corbusier. (1927). Towards a New Architecture. Arch Press. 7- Trachtenberg, H. (1986). Architecture from Prehistory to Post Modernism. Abrams Inc.,1986.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Modelling
7) Role Playing
8) Group Study
9) Simulation
10) Brain Storming
11) Six Hat Methods
12) Case Study
13) Lab / Workshop
14) Self Study
15) Problem Solving
16) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required