The course is divided into a series of parallel seminars that give the student possibility to explore a special theme and to become known with a research training. Each seminar series is led by teachers with research background.
A42SES Seminar Course, advanced level 3.0 credits
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus A42SES (Spring 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus A42SES (Spring 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course general aim is to give an understanding of research-based and theoretical aspects on the field of the architecture.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- analyse concepts, artifacts or processes with support in some different tools that characterise a research training
- present a critical analysis of a given text
- argue and present discoveries and results based on text, image, design work and/or prototypes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed course A31H1A, A31P1A, A31REA, A31SFA, A31T1A, A31EXA/A31KAX, A31H2A, A31P2D, A31T2A
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
A precondition for examination is 80% attendance and active participation in lectures, seminars and other course activity and passed assignments.
A reflection around the own learning should also be reported.
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