FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

GEHU 206 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Italian Culture
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
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;
  • describe concepts about Italian culture
  • develop an awareness about Italian culture through texts
  • write their opinion clearly and effectively
  • form a point of view about their own and target culture
  • comment the concepts about Italian culture from his/her point of view
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.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
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

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
14
14
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
14
14
Final Exam
1
18
18
    Total
122

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; 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 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; information on standards used 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

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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