Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2016-12-07
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2023-10-31
Contents
In the course, human beings and their relationship to the object are discussed throughout history, now and in the future. By highlighting a number of theories about how we as people can understand and act in a world that is both digital and analog, the course provides a deeper understanding of how the network society changes our ways of being.
Expected learning outcomes
For a passing result, the student must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
give a critical account of human beeings relationship to their analogue and digital surroundings
discuss alternative forms of subjectivity through a relational understanding of the concept of object
Competence and skills
argue for a standpoint based on the content of a given text in a seminar or in a written text
Required Knowledge
For eligibility to the course the following are required: Architecture Project 1:2 (15 credits) Architectural Technology 1:2 (3 credits) Theory of Architecture 1:2 (6 credits) History of Architecture 1:2 (6 credits)
Form of instruction
Instruction consists of text seminars.
Examination modes
The course is examined through a submission of a written assignments and oral presentations.
The course is graded Pass (G) or Fail (U). All mandatory oral, written and practical assignments must be finished and approved before the course can be successfully completed. For a pass, attendance at examining seminars is required.
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 discontinuation of the course.
