A42O2A Orientation; History, Theory and Technology of Architecture 4:2 3.0 credits

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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course consists of a series of lectures and seminars presentations relate to a architecture frågeställning. All students produce material for a final examination.
Intended learning outcomes
- Analyze concepts, artifacts or processes within architecture and urbanism with tools and methods related to research.
- Be able to argue for and present discoveries and results with text, image, design and/or prototypes.
- With support of text and in discussion be able to present critical analysis of theoretical texts in architecture and urbanism.
- Developed the ability to reflect on aspects of sustainability in the course, with the support of texts or in discussions.
- Developed the ability to reflect on one’s own learning, with the support of texts or in discussions.
Course disposition
The course is based on lectures, seminars, material production and a final presentation.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or similar to the Basic Level of KTH Degree programme in Architecture (180hp).
Recommended prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent level, within the field of Architecture.
Equipment
Literature
To be announced at course start.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- MOM1 - Moment 1, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
A requirement for examination is 80% attendance and active participation at lectures, seminars and tutorials. Completed and approved written assignement.
Special regulations for completion apply. The rules for completion can be found on the programme web.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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 web
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Course web A42O2A