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A42H2A History and Theory of Architecture 4:2 3.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus A42H2A (Spring 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course is subdivided into parallel series of seminars, to be selected by the student.

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 in architecture or equivalent level in a closely related field.

Recommended prerequisites

Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent level, within the field of Architecture or a closely related field

Equipment

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Literature

To be presented at the beginning of the course.

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 - 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.

MOM1 - Moment, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F

Other requirements for final grade

80% attendance at lectures, seminars and tutorials. Approved written assignement.

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

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

Add-on studies

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