Information Package / Course Catalogue
Urbanization in Turkey
Course Code: KYL528
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To understand urban settlements in Turkey, to understand urbanization movements, to understand and solve problems related to urbanization.

Course Content

Distribution of urban settlements and urbanization movements in Turkey, factors affecting distribution and problems

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To realize urban phenomenon in Turkey
2.To realize the factors which is effecting Turkish cities and urbanization.
3.To solve urban problems of Turkish cities
4.Having knowledge about application-operation and institutions in the field.
5.To have knowledge about the teachings and theories in discipline.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ruşen Keleş, Kentleşme Politikası, İmge Kitabevi
3.Zerrin Toprak Karaman, Kentleşme Politikası
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Defining the concept of urbanization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Urbanization patterns around the world
Week 3 - Theoretical
The factors affecting urbanization in Turkey
Week 4 - Theoretical
Models of urbanization in Turkey
Week 5 - Theoretical
The distribution of urbanization in Turkey and the factors on the distribution
Week 6 - Theoretical
Changes in the city and the reasons behind
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Midterm Exams
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exams
Week 9 - Theoretical
Development of Turkey’s Cities
Week 10 - Theoretical
Regional differentation of urban: Regional differences in geographic factors that cause
Week 11 - Theoretical
Urbanization policies in Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Consequences of urbanization issues-1: Population growth and demographic issues, settlement-management-planning issues
Week 13 - Theoretical
Environmental problems of urbanization II-results-soil-water-air pollution, land speculation, incorrect land use, destruction of socio-economic problems of loss of visual quality
Week 14 - Theoretical
Urban planning approaches in Turkey (theoretical approach)
Week 15 - Theoretical
Urban planning approaches in Turkey (examples)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
1
3
1
5
4
OÇ-2
5
1
1
5
3
OÇ-3
2
4
3
1
OÇ-4
1
3
5
5
OÇ-5
2
5
2
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026