Course Details

SPECIAL ISSUES IN CONSERVATION THEORY

ARCH537

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1ARCH537SPECIAL ISSUES IN CONSERVATION THEORY3+0+037

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program ARCHITECTURE
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Describe the evolution of the conservation theory beginning from antiquity till today;
Discuss the parameters, concepts and terminology related with conservation;
Analyze the process of interpretation and preservation of cultural assets considering social, economic and political concerns.
Criticize reflections of the conservation theory and principles on the conservation approaches and implementations in different countries including Turkey
Course Content This course provides a theoretical basis for graduate students who is interested in conservation of cultural heritage. It contains historical development of the concept and theory of conservation and conservation principles and basic concepts and terminology in conservation. It aims to discuss definition values in conservation considering in various scales of cultural assets such as architectural heritage, urban heritage, archeological heritage and cultural landscape. This course explores diverse parameters in conservation by using practices in different countries and examine contemporary extents of to reach a comprehensive theoretical approach relevant for Turkey.
Course Methods and Techniques Classes are conducted through discussions based on weekly topics and selected readings. Each week, students are expected to individually bring an example of a conservation project that can be discussed in relation to the assigned reading. After the discussion, each student is expected to present their selected project and engage in a topic-focused discussion with their peers.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. VACİDE BETÜL KURTULUŞ https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/betul.kurtulus betul.kurtulus@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 3 % 65
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 35
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Münazara 14 2 28
Sunum için Hazırlık 5 4 20
Sunum 5 1 5
Okuma 14 4 56
Rapor 14 1 14
Teslim 14 3 42
Yüz Yüze Ders 15 3 45
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 212

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Identify and use basic concepts and terminology in conservation
2 Define the historical background of restoration and conservation and evaluation of conservation through important international charters
3 Examine the effect pf social, economic, and political situations on the process of a conservation project
4 Discuss values in conservation and make value assessment considering different conservation approaches through history and today
5 Argue the diverse conservation parameters by using practices in different countries including Turkey.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
2 PIONEERS IN CONSERVATION
3 NGOS AND IGOS IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION
4 PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN THE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE - I
5 PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN THE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE – II
6 VALUES IN CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION
7 AUTHENTICITY/CHANGE
9 TRADITION AND CULTURE
10 SUSTAINABILITY AND GENTRIFICATION
11 POLITICS AND CONSERVATION
12 ECONOMICS AND CONSERVATION
13 DILEMMAS AND CONTRADICTIONS IN CONSERVATION
14 RE-CONSIDERING THE CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY IN CONSERVATION
15 CONSERVATION: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE & A CRITICAL DISCUSSION: CONSERVATION TODAY AND ITS FUTURE...


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 2 5 3 3
C2 2 5 3 3
C3 2 5 3 3
C4 2 5 3 3
C5 2 5 3 3

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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