History of Architecture 3, 4 Credits

Contents

The course aims at investigating the historical transformations and urgency of large urban structures, the megapolis, by reflecting upon politics, economy, religion and culture as drivers. The gained knowledge will be a base for analysing and communicating the history of a specific local urban settlement.

Expected learning outcomes

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

Knowledge and understanding

• analyse the historical transformations in large urban structures

Competence and skills

• communicate and analyse consequences of historical influences on an urban environment

Judgment and approach

• reflect upon the impact of politics, economy, religion and culture on the megapolis

Required Knowledge

To qualify for this course the following courses (or comparable courses) are required:
Architecture Project 2:1 (15 credits)
Theory of Architecture 2:1 (6 credits)
History of Architecture 2:1 (6 credits)
Architectural Technology 2:1 (3 credits)
Architecture Project 2:2 (15 credits)
Theory of Architecture 2:2 (2 credits)
History of Architecture 2:2 (3 credits)
Architectural Technology 2:2 (4 credits)
Urban Planning 1 (6 credits)

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and independent work, both individually and in groups.

Examination modes

The course is examined through seminars and an individual written assignment.
 
The grades Pass (G) and Fail (U) are used. To pass the course requires attendance at seminars and a Pass grade on the oral and written assessments.
 
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.  
 
Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination.  
Students who do not pass an examination have the right to retake examinations. The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first opportunity to retake an examination is to be offered no later than two months after the regular examination, but no earlier than 10 working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For examinations held in May and June, the first opportunity to retake the examination is to be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one further re-examination is offered within a year from the regular exam date. 

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, unless there are special reasons to the contrary. 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 withdrawal of the course.