Course Name | Italian Culture |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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GEHU 206 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Service Course | |||||
Course Level | - | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Lecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims to introduce the main aspects of the elements which constitute Italian culture. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course is designed to give general information on literature, art, architecture, design, music, fashion and culinary arts,; starting from the historical and social foundations of Italian culture in terms of geography, history, language and belonging. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
| Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | General introduction of the course Culture and civilization, the elements of culture, intercultural communication | |
2 | The foundations of Italian Culture: geography, history, language and belonging | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Bölüm 1, (Thorogood, 2010), 5-48 |
3 | The foundations of Italian Culture: geography, history, language and belonging | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Bölüm 1, (Thorogood, 2010), 5-48 |
4 | The foundations of Italian Culture: geography, history, language and belonging | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Chapter 1, (Thorogood, 2010), 5-48 |
5 | Literature | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Chapter 2, (Thorogood, 2010), 55-80 |
6 | Philosophy | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Chapter 2, (Thorogood, 2010), 55-80 |
7 | Art and Music | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Chapter 3, (Thorogood, 2010), 89-154 |
8 | Midterm | |
9 | Italian Architecture and Design | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Chapter 3, (Thorogood, 2010), 89-154 |
10 | Cinema | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Bölüm 5, (Thorogood, 2010), 177-202 |
11 | Fashion | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Bölüm 5, (Thorogood, 2010), 177-202 |
12 | Italian Cousine | Whittaker A., Speak the Culture, Italy, Chapter 7, (Thorogood, 2010), 235-268 |
13 | Student Presentations | |
14 | Student Presentations | |
15 | Review of the Semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 30 |
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 30 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 3 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | |||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 14 | |
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 14 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 18 | |
Total | 122 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | |||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications. | |||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics. | |||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | |||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest