AD243V Nordic Architecture 7.5 credits

Nordisk arkitektur

The objective of the course is to strengthen the knowledge of architecture in the Nordic countries, its local characteristics and main actors as well as to inform about the relationship between architecture, society and the history of ideas.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle
  • Academic level (A-D)

  • Subject area

    Architecture
  • Grade scale

    P, F

Course offerings

Autumn 12 for single courses students

  • Periods

    Autumn 12 P1 (3.5 credits), P2 (4.0 credits)
  • Application code

    10010
  • Start date

    17/09/2012
  • End date

    2013 week: 1
  • Language of instruction

    Swedish
  • Campus

    KTH Campus
  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime
  • Form of study

    Normal
  • Number of places *

    15 - 15

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Course responsible

    Christina Pech, christina.pech@arch.kth.se
  • Target group

    The course is directed towards all who are interested in Nordic architecture.

Autumn 13 for single courses students - To application

  • Periods

    Autumn 13 P1 (3.5 credits), P2 (4.0 credits)
  • Application code

    10002
  • Start date

    16/09/2013
  • End date

    2013 week: 51
  • Language of instruction

    Swedish
  • Campus

    KTH Campus
  • Number of lectures

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime
  • Form of study

    Normal
  • Number of places *

    10 - 15

    *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.

  • Course responsible

    Christina Pech, christina.pech@arch.kth.se
  • Target group

    The course is directed towards all who are interested in Nordic architecture.

  • Application

    Apply for this course at antagning.se through this application link.
    Please note that you need to log in at antagning.se to finalize your application.

Learning outcomes

The objective of the course is to strengthen the knowledge of architecture in the Nordic countries, its local characteristics and main actors as well as to inform about the relationship between architecture, society and the history of ideas.

Course main content

The course presents Nordic architectural history with a focus on 20th century Sweden. By studying a number of especially influential works of architecture from different periods architecture as art form and societal phenomenon is investigated.

Disposition

The course consists of a series of lectures, seminars and excursions.

An individual assignment is included in the course.

Eligibility

7,5 hp högskolestudier samt Svenska B/Svenska 3 och Engelska A/Engelska 5.

Literature

Meddelas vid kursstart.

Examination

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

Requirements for final grade

The course consists of two moments: MOM1 (Lectures and seminars, 5hp, grade P/F) and MOM2 (Assignment, 2,5 hp, grade P/F).

To obtain final grade, both moments have to be passed, and 80% attendance at all tuition is required.

Offered by

ABE/Architecture

Contact

Christina Pech, christina.pech@arch.kth.se

Examiner

professor Johan Mårtelius

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 11.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 11.