COURSE SYLLABUS

TURKISH-ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE

1	Course Title:	TURKISH-ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
2	Course Code:	OCA5109
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	Second Cycle
5	Year of Study:	1
6	Semester:	1
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	2
9	Practice (hour/week) :	0
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. DERYA ŞAHİN
16	Course Lecturers:
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. Derya Şahin Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Arkeoloji Bölümü Görükle- Bursa 16059 0.224.2941892 e-mail: dsahin@uludag.edu.tr
18	Website:
19	Objective of the Course:	This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the development, key features, and significant monuments of Turkish-Islamic architecture.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development	Students will explore the aesthetic, functional, and symbolic aspects of Turkish-Islamic architecture and develop the ability to analyze its impact on modern architectural practices.

Learning Outcomes:

1	Students will be able to trace the evolution of Turkish-Islamic architecture, identifying key periods, styles, and influences that shaped the architectural landscape;
2	Students will critically analyze the defining features of Turkish-Islamic architectural design, including the use of domes, minarets, courtyards, and decoration, and understand their cultural and religious significance.;
3	Students will explore how Turkish-Islamic architectural traditions have influenced contemporary architectural practices and urban planning, with an emphasis on design principles and cultural heritage preservation.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Introduction and Overview of Turkish-Islamic Architecture • Definition and scope of Turkish-Islamic architecture • Key concepts: The relationship between Islamic, Turkish, and Ottoman architecture • Historical development of Turkish-Islamic architecture
2	Islamic Architecture and Early Turkish-Islamic Architecture Foundations • The emergence of Islamic architecture and early examples • Seljuk period and early Turkish-Islamic structures • The influence of Islam on architecture
3	Seljuk Architecture and Structural Features • Main characteristics of Seljuk architecture • Key structures: Mosques, madrasas, and caravanserais • Decorative elements in Seljuk architecture
4	Ottoman Empire’s Architectural Understanding and Early Period Structures • Early Ottoman architecture and its architectural heritage • First Ottoman mosques and complexes • Architectural characteristics of early Ottoman buildings
5	Mosque and Complex Architecture • The development and function of the mosque structure • The concept of the complex (külliye) and its components • Famous Ottoman mosques and architects (e.g., Mimar Sinan)
6	Domes and Minarets: Structural and Symbolic Significance • Evolution of dome usage in architecture • The function of minarets and their place in architecture • Symbolic meanings of domes and minarets
7	Courtyards and Garden Layouts in Turkish-Islamic Architecture • The concept of courtyards and key typologies • Garden designs and the tradition of Turkish-Islamic gardens • The cultural and religious significance of courtyards and gardens
8	Islamic Architecture and Decoration: Ornamentation and Aesthetics • Rules of Islamic decoration: Geometric patterns and calligraphy • The relationship between Turkish-Islamic ornamentation and architecture • Decorative techniques used in mosques
9	Ottoman Baroque and Classical Architecture • Characteristics of Ottoman Baroque architecture • Classical Ottoman architecture: Contributions of Mimar Sinan • The transition from the classical period to the Baroque period and its effects
10	Mausoleums and Tomb Structures in Turkish-Islamic Architecture • Architectural features of mausoleums and tombs • Structural elements used in Turkish-Islamic cemeteries • Examples of tombs and the traditional understanding of these structures
11	Mausoleums and Tomb Structures in Turkish-Islamic Architecture • Architectural features of mausoleums and tombs • Structural elements used in Turkish-Islamic cemeteries • Examples of tombs and the traditional understanding of these structures
12	Residential Architecture in Turkish-Islamic Tradition • Ottoman domestic architecture and house organization • The social and cultural importance of Turkish-Islamic houses • Architectural elements and functionality in residential designs
13	Turkish-Islamic Architecture in the Modern Era and Preservation of Tradition • The evolution of Turkish-Islamic architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries • Interaction between modern structures and traditional Turkish-Islamic architecture • Preservation of cultural heritage and sustainability in architecture
14	General Review

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	• Necipoğlu, Gülru - The Age of Sinan: Architectural Culture in the Ottoman Empire (2005) • Kurat, Akdes - Türk Mimarisi: Klasik Dönem (1966) • Goodwin, Godfrey - A History of Ottoman Architecture (1971) • Grabar, Oleg - The Formation of Islamic Art (1973) • Bora, Erdem - Türk-İslam Mimarisi (2010)
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	100
Total	1	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		0
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		100
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course	The system of relative evaluation is applied.
Information

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

Activites	NUMBER	TIME [Hour]	Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical	14	2	28
Practicals/Labs	0	0	0
Self Study and Preparation	14	4	56
Homeworks, Performances	0	20	40
Projects	0	0	0
Field Studies	0	0	0
Midtermexams	0	0	0
Others	0	0	0
Final Exams	1	20	20
Total WorkLoad			144
Total workload/ 30 hr			4,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

	PQ1	PQ2	PQ3	PQ4	PQ5	PQ6	PQ7	PQ8	PQ9
LO1	4	1	1	5	4	1	5	3	1
LO2	4	1	1	5	4	1	4	3	1
LO3	4	1	1	4	4	1	4	3	1

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High