METU | Course Syllabus

To introduce students to methods for analyzing the historical urban environment with a focus on form, pattern, and spatial organization.
To develop students’ ability to interpret the morphological components of historic settlements, including plots, buildings, and open spaces.
To encourage a research-based understanding of the socio-cultural, functional, and physical characteristics of historical urban areas.
To support the development of site-specific evaluations that inform heritage conservation and planning strategies.
To cultivate critical thinking about the continuity and change of historic urban components through time.