History and Theory of Architecture 1:2, 6 Credits

Contents

The course covers the period from World War II until the present day. The student will explore the evolution of Modernism globally and the emergence of Postmodernism in architecture and urban planning, as well as counter-movements focused on the ethical relationship between humanity and the natural environment. The student continues to develop an understanding of the history and theory of architecture in terms of the human scale, form, function, and space. Through reading, writing and other methods such as case studies of building typologies, re-evaluation, analysis and argumentation the relation between history, theory and practice are explored.

Expected learning outcomes

For a passing grade, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• demonstrate an understanding of the material, cultural and intellectual innovations of the period
• demonstrate a basic understanding of the relation between theory and practice

Competence and skills

• demonstrate an ability to use methods of architectural analysis and evaluation
• discuss central texts, objects and phenomena of the course

Judgement and approach

• reflect on their individual written work

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2.

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, group work and tutorials, individual and in groups.

Examination modes

The entire course is graded according to the grading scale Pass (G) or Fail (U). The grade is a summative assessment of the results of the different parts of the examinations and is awarded after completion of the course.

The course is examined by attendance in mandatory seminars, oral presentation of a group work and through a written report, completed individually, which shall contain text, visual material and bibliographic references to other works.

Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified.

The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first retake will be offered no later than two months after the regular examination session, but no earlier than ten working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For regular examinations held in May or June, a first retake may be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one second retake (a catch-up) is offered within a year from the regular examination session. Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination.

A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.

Other regulations

In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the discontinuation of the course.