Information Package / Course Catalogue
World Cities and Urban Identities
Course Code: KOC131
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to examine the historical development, urban identity, architectural character, cultural heritage and contemporary urbanization processes of major world cities.

Course Content

Selected world cities are comparatively examined in terms of urban identity, architectural character, public spaces, transportation, sustainability and cultural heritage.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the evolution of world cities.
2.Analyzes components of urban identity.
3.Compares different world cities.
4.Interprets sustainable urbanism.
5.Researches and presents a world city.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kevin Lynch - The Image of the City
2.Jane Jacobs - The Death and Life of Great American Cities
3.Jan Gehl - Cities for People
4.Spiro Kostof - The City Shaped
5.A.E.J. Morris - A History of Urban Form
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Urban identity and course introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Rome
Week 3 - Theoretical
Paris
Week 4 - Theoretical
London
Week 5 - Theoretical
New York City
Week 6 - Theoretical
Barcelona
Week 7 - Theoretical
Singapore
Week 8 - Theoretical
Dubai + Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Istanbul
Week 10 - Theoretical
Seoul
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tokyo
Week 12 - Theoretical
Copenhagen
Week 13 - Theoretical
Shanghai
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1112
Presentation 1112
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026