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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Interior Architecture
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
00241451 Rural Architecture 2 Spring 4 2+0+0 4 4
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques vize, final
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites ön koşul bulunmamaktadır
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Dr. Res. Asst. Büşra YILMAZ ERDOĞAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Dr. Res. Asst. Büşra YILMAZ ERDOĞAN A-203 [email protected] 7811 Friday
13:30-14:30
Course Content
In order to be easily understandable, the course is explained by making a presentation of theoretical information supported by visual materials and presenting it in the course. Examples of housing typologies in different rural settlements are presented in the lectures as power point presentations. In addition, field studies and technical trips are carried out to support theoretical knowledge.
Objectives of the Course
The aims of this course are, to express and identify the settlement and rural settlement terms, to learn spatial typologies and vernacular patterns. And also learn traditional culture with artistic studies. the other aim is to have ability and knowladge about plan schemes of traditional turkish house, street views and equipments of house.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
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
P7 To have the ability to develop discourse, theory and practice by developing new concepts, having knowledge in historical, geographical, social and cultural context, to be able to design and plan in the field of interior architecture. 4
P5 Having the ability to choose and apply modern tools and technologies in space design and construction 4
P6 Having the knowledge and skills to design by taking into account environmental data, land conditions and user needs. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Skills on reading the built environment as a physical space, socio-space with its different layers P.7.2 1
O2 Taking right decisions for choosing materials considering the environmental factors and users'requirements P.5.2 1
O3 Noticing the integration between human and physical environment P.6.1 1
** 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 Definition, scope and importance of rural architecture
2 Historical Development of Rural Architecture: Evolution of settlements, traditional building techniques
3 Use of Local Materials: Natural materials and regional diversity
4 Sustainability in Rural Architecture: Ecological footprint and design principles
5 Social and Cultural Dynamics in Rural Architecture: The relationship between rural architecture, society and architecture
6 Rural Architecture and Climate Relationship: The effects of climatic factors on rural building design
7 Social Structures in Rural Areas: Collective living spaces and communal spaces
8 Local Arts and Crafts in Rural Architecture: The effects of local craftsmanship and aesthetics on building design
9 Midterm
10 Student presentations (related to field work)
11 Student presentations (related to field work)
12 Student presentations (related to field work)
13 Student presentations (related to field work)
14 Student presentations (related to field work)
15 Final
Textbook or Material
Resources Aran, K., (2000). Barınaktan Öte: Anadolu Kır Yapıları, Ankara: TEPE Mimarlık Kültürü Merkezi.
Eres, Z. (2008). The historical development of planned rural settlements in Turkey and the problem of preservation of planned rural architecture of the Early Republican Period.
ERGÜN, Y., & MERTOL, H. THE ARCHITECTURAL TEXTURE OF RURAL AREAS AND ITS EVALUATION FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.
Karpuz, H. (1999). ‘Serander'And ‘Loft': Two Equivalent Structures in Turkish and Norwegian Folk Architecture.
Muşkara, Ü. (2017). PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL HOUSING ARCHITECTURE AT RURAL SCALE: AUTHENTICITY. Selçuk Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, (37), 437-448.
Tekeli, İ. (2001). Examinations on the concept of sustainability. Cevat Geray'a Armağan, Mülkiyeliler Birliği Yayınları, 25, 729-746.
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 4 56
Midterms 1 12 12
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 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 24 24
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 120
Total Work Load / 30 4
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P5 P6 P7
O1 Taking right decisions for choosing materials considering the environmental factors and users'requirements 4 - -
O2 Noticing the integration between human and physical environment - 4 -
O3 Skills on reading the built environment as a physical space, socio-space with its different layers - - 4