AD248V The Modern Built Heritage 7.5 credits

Det moderna byggnadsarvet

The main objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the modern built heritage and the problems connected to its preservation, with a focus on Sweden and Europe. The modern world heritage sites are included in the scope. After the course, the participant should have a good overview of the field's history and theory and be familiar with its key references in the form of buildings, restoration projects, historiography and source texts.

Educational level Second cycle Academic level (A-D)
Subject area Architecture
Grade scale P, F

Course offerings

Autumn 13 for single courses students - To application

Periods Autumn 13 P1 (3.5 credits), P2 (4.0 credits) Application code 10003
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 Victor Edman <victor.edman@arch.kth.se>
Target group

Professionals and master students interested in architecture, heritage and restoration.

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Learning outcomes

The main objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the modern built heritage and the problems connected to its preservation, with a focus on Sweden and Europe. The modern world heritage sites are included in the scope. After the course, the participant should have a good overview of the field's history and theory and be familiar with its key references in the form of buildings, restoration projects, historiography and source texts.

Course main content

The course consists of lectures, text seminars and excursions. An individual assignment is to be reported at the end of the course. The course literature, which contains overviews and source texts, is discussed and examined currently at seminars.

Disposition

The course is scheduled for approximately six whole days at KTH. The course literature is examined currently at seminars. An individual assignment is to be reported at the end of the course.

Eligibility

60 hp högskolestudier.

Dokumenterade kunskaper i Svenska B/Svenska 3 och engelska A/Engelska 5 eller motsvarande.

Literature

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 contains 2 moments, MOM1 and MOM2. For final grade, both moments have to be passed, and 80% attendance at all tuition is required.

Offered by

ABE/Architecture

Contact

Victor Edman, victor.edman@arch.kth.se

Examiner

Victor Edman <victor.edman@arch.kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 13.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 13.