The course is subdivided into parallel series of seminars, where the student enter deeply into one theme within architecture history och architecture theory.
A42H1A History and Theory of Architecture 4:1 3.0 credits
The autumn course consists of parallel elective seminars within the field of Architectural History and Theory.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus A42H1A (Autumn 2010–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus A42H1A (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The over all purpose of the course is to offer insights into historical and theoretical aspects of the architectural field.
After finishing the course the student should be able to
• analyse the literature from a critical perspective
• independently find and benefit from literature in the field concerned
• present the results in writing and/or orally.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent level, within the field of Architecture.
Recommended prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent level, within the field of Architecture.
Literature
To be presented at the beginning of the course.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- MOM1 - Moment, 3.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
MOM1 - Moment, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
Other requirements for final grade
80% attendance at lectures, seminars and tutorials. Completed and approved written assignement.
Examiner
No information inserted
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
Main field of study
Architecture
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Incoming exchange students within an architecture agreement can select this course.
No other exchange students are allowed to select this course.