Architecture
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00361657 | Mesleki İngilizce 1 | 2025 | Spring | 6 | 2+0+0 | 0 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | The courses use a student-centered and interactive teaching approach that combines lectures, visual presentations, reading and writing activities, discussions, group work, and case study analyses. Students develop architectural English skills through continuous practice in academic reading, technical writing, listening, and note-taking, supported by oral presentations and project-based tasks. The overall approach emphasizes active participation, collaboration, and practical application of language skills in architectural contexts. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Nastaran DELJAVAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Dr. Nastaran DELJAVAN | A-207 | [email protected] | 7972 | Thursday 14:00 - 15:00 |
Course Content
The course introduces fundamental architectural terminology, building elements, materials, and basic drawing conventions while developing students'ability to describe spaces, understand simple architectural texts, and grasp basic sustainability concepts. It also strengthens core academic skills such as writing, listening, note-taking, and presenting simple building analyses.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to develop students'basic English language skills within the context of architecture, focusing on essential terminology, reading comprehension, and the ability to describe architectural elements, spaces, and simple design concepts.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P12 | To have the ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, expressing ideas). | 4 |
| P15 | To have the ability to express architectural projects by utilizing various computer technologies with appropriate presentation tools or by writing reports when necessary. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to use communication methods effectively. | P.12.1 | 1,5 |
| O2 | Ability to effectively apply the elements required for an effective speech. | P.12.2 | 1,5 |
| O3 | Communicates effectively nationally and internationally by using at least one foreign language, represents academically, and follows academic developments and publications. | P.12.6 | 1,5 |
| O4 | Developing the architectural expression and presentation skills in multimedia. | P.15.2 | 1,5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to architectural English: Basic terminology (structure, space, form) and Course expectations |
| 2 | Architectural vocabulary I |
| 3 | Architectural vocabulary II |
| 4 | Architectural vocabulary III |
| 5 | Reading architectural texts: Short texts analysis and identifying key ideas I. |
| 6 | Reading architectural texts: Short texts analysis and identifying key ideas II. |
| 7 | Reading architectural texts: Short texts analysis and identifying key ideas III. |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Writing basics I |
| 10 | Writing basics I |
| 11 | Writing basics III |
| 12 | Listening and note-taking I |
| 13 | Listening and note-taking II |
| 14 | Listening and note-taking III |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Hopkins, O. (2012). Reading Architecture: A Visual Lexicon. Laurence King Publishing. |
| Ching, F. D. K. (2023). Architecture: Form, space, and order (5th ed.). Wiley. | |
| Bailey, S. (2018). Academic writing for international students of architecture and the built environment (2nd ed.). Routledge. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 82 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P12 | P15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to use communication methods effectively. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Ability to effectively apply the elements required for an effective speech. | 4 | - |
| O3 | Communicates effectively nationally and internationally by using at least one foreign language, represents academically, and follows academic developments and publications. | 4 | - |
| O4 | Developing the architectural expression and presentation skills in multimedia. | - | 3 |