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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
US27 Our City and Our Culture 1 Autumn 1 2+0+0 3 3
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 -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
In this course, the emergence of cities, the roots of the concept of living together in Turkish-Islamic culture will be emphasized. The function of knowledge in the community will be examined in order that the understanding of living together will be harmonious and sustainable. Accordingly, the geographical location and climate of Konya will be explained. The Turkish conquest of Konya will be given. The population and settlement status of the city will be examined. Administrative, religious, social and educational structures in Konya will be explained. In the meantime, the Mevlevilik and Mevlana religions will be emphasized. By analyzing the concept of-madrasa, which is the place where the course is held, Celaleddin Karatay and Karatay Madrasa, which are the inspiration source of our university, will be analyzed with their socio-cultural dimensions.
Objectives of the Course
At the end of this course, the student will be able to understand the importance of urban culture, accordingly, learn how the Turkish-Islamic civilization brings to the feras and the society, and how the Turkish-Islamic culture will provide optimal benefits in terms of the social existence of the people, and the culture of co-existence covers not only the present but also the past and the future.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Emergence of Cities
2 Coexistence in Turkish Islamic Culture
3 Characteristics of Turkish Islamic Cities
4 The İmpact of Urbanization on Turks
5 The Geographical Location and Climate of Konya
6 Mosques and Churches in Konya
7 Education and Training Institutions and Libraries in Konya
8 Sufi Structures
9 Health Facilities
10 Bathhouses
11 Konya City Trip
12 Defense Facilities of Konya
13 The Water Needs of Konya, Drinking Fountains, Fountains
14 Visit to Mevlana Museum
Textbook or Material
Resources 4. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ Konya Şehrinin Fiziki ve Sosyo - Ekonomik Yapısı, Makaleler I, Konya 2004.
4. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ Konya Şehrinin Fiziki ve Sosyo - Ekonomik Yapısı, Makaleler I, Konya 2004.
4. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ Konya Şehrinin Fiziki ve Sosyo - Ekonomik Yapısı, Makaleler I, Konya 2004.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Listening - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0