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AD235V Architectonic Reconstructions 7.5 credits

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The objective of the course is to give an overview of reconstruction as a working method within architecture. The course consists of lectures and seminars. An individual assignment is included in the course.

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AD235V (Spring 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course consists of lectures, seminars and literature that deal with the theory and history of architectonic reconstrucions from several thematic aspects: museal reconstructions; reconstructions after war and disaster; recreated national or regional monuments; ritual reconstructions; qualitative differences between original and copy.

The course contains obligatory literature, which is examined at the seminars.

The course includes an individual assignment, which consists of a short written essay and an oral presentation at a final seminar.

Intended learning outcomes

The objective of the course is to give an overview of the reconstruction as a working method within architecture.

After the course, students shall

- have a comprehensive knowledge of the role of reconstruction in old and modern architecture

- be able to analyze reconstructions from a theoretical perspective

- be able to problematize reconstructions from a cultural heritage perspective

- be able to discuss qualitative differences between original and copy

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

University studies of 60 credits (hp) and Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • MOM1 - Lectures and Seminars, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • MOM2 - Individual Assignment, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

To obtain the grade passed on the whole course, both moments must be passed. 80% attendance on all tuition is required.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Malin Wennerholm

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Architecture

Main field of study

Architecture

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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