MİM336

School of Architecture and Design \ Architecture

3

4

Elective

Turkish

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Architecture

In MIM 336, the historical and cultural heritage of Ankara, a city with a multilayered past, will be analyzed and discussed within an interdisciplinary framework by establishing connections between the past and the present. As Henri Lefebvre states:
"The city is not merely a material product; rather, it is closer to a work of art. If the city and social relations within it are produced, this is not merely the production of an object, but rather the production and reproduction of human beings by human beings. The city has a history; a history shaped by well-defined individuals and groups who, within specific historical conditions, contribute to its realization." (The Right to the City, p. 27)
From this perspective, the multilayered history of Ankara will be examined through its buildings and spaces, alongside scientific data and evidence. Additionally, everyday life practices, spatial productions, and the cultural, social, and economic representations of Ankara’s inhabitants will be discussed through various narratives, including architecture, literature, film, museums, and social media.

•Günel, Gökçe, ve Ali Kılcı. 2015. "Ankara Şehri 1924 Haritası: Eski Bir Haritada Ankara'yı Tanımak." Ankara Araştırmaları Dergisi 3 (1): 78-104. •İlter, Fügen. 1996. "Ankara'nın Eski Kent Dokusunda Yahudi Mahallesi ve Sinagog." Belleten 60 (229): 719-732. •Tunçer, Mehmet. 2019. "Ankara'nın Kaybolan Doğal ve Kültürel Değerleri." Türkiye Peyzaj Araştırmaları Dergisi 2 (2): 108-138. •Tunçer, Mehmet. 2011. "Ankara Sulu Han (Hasan Paşa Hanı), Tahtakale Çarşısı ve Çevresi: 1929 Yangını Öncesi." İdealKent 2 (4): 38-59. •Yavuz, Yıldırım, ed. 2001. Tarih İçinde Ankara II: Aralık 1998 Seminer Bildirileri. Ankara: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi.

This course aims to ensure the sustainability of Ankara’s cultural heritage by fostering its preservation and continuity, bridging the past and the future, and creating new avenues for discussion. In addition to theoretical texts and narratives, students will engage in technical site visits across various disciplines. These experiences will be transformed into tools for exploring cultural heritage, such as collage, sound and video recordings, and interviews, enabling a deeper understanding and engagement with Ankara’s rich historical and cultural fabric.

1. Understanding Ankara’s multilayered history (architecture, urban development, economy, society, etc.) through the relationship between social productions and space. (Knowledge)
2. Developing the ability to establish connections between social structures and space through diverse narratives at the intersection of theory and practice. (Skill)
3. Fostering students' awareness of the values of their city and enabling them to create new discussion platforms for the sustainability of Ankara’s cultural heritage. (Competency)

Week 1: Introduction and First Meeting
Week 2: Researching and Documenting Ankara (ARIT and BIAA visit)
Week 3: Field Trip: Ancient Ankara (Guided by Prof. Dr. Suna Güven)
Week 4: Ankara, "Being an Ankara Dweller", and the Architectural and Urban History of Ankara
Week 5: Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ankara
Week 6: Ankara in Novels and Films
Week 7: Ankara in Social Media
Week 8: The Jewish Community and the Jewish Quarter in Ankara (Guest Speaker: Enver Arcak, Submission & Assignment I)
Week 9: Field Trip: Documenting Ankara – Vineyard Houses and Keçiören, VEKAM Visit, Submission & Evaluation II
Week 10: Ankara Through History and Its Landmarks
Week 11: Field Trip: Ankara Ulus District
Week 12: Final Project: Student Presentations and Discussion (Assignment III-IV)

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• Assignment II %20
• Assignment, Presentation %25
• Assignment IV, submission %25
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