History and Theory of Architecture 1:1, 7.5 Credits

Contents

The students are introduced to the study of history and theory as a way to understand the influence of cultural, societal and technological developments on architecture and urban planning. Starting from a European perspective, the course spans a chronological period from the start of the 19th century to World War II. It explores the impact of the Industrial Revolution and concepts of Modernity as responses in architecture and urban planning. Concepts relating to spatial form and aesthetics are explored through the lenses of contemporary theoretical perspectives and history. The student will develop methods to analyse, reflect on and interrogate these concepts and to see the connection between practical, historical and theoretical knowledge.

Expected learning outcomes

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

Knowledge and understanding 

• demonstrate a basic knowledge of the architectural and cultural history of modernism
• demonstrate an understanding of the period's material, cultural and societal innovation 

Competence and skills

• discuss the central texts, objects and phenomena of the course
• apply basic methods of architectural analysis
• identify characteristics of architectural Modernism
• independently complete a written assignment on a given subject from this period

Judgment and approach

• reflect on their individual written work

Required Knowledge

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

Form of instruction

The forms of teaching are lectures, seminars, workshops and tutoring, in groups and individually.

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 at mandatory seminars and workshops and through an individual written report which shall contain text, visual material and bibliographic references. 

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.