The city and the architecture are discussed from a historical prospective, focusing on the change during the centuries. Concepts as authenticity, preservation and context can be confronted in meeting the city, as is Rome's role as an inspiring - or a warning - example.
AD230V Rome - the City and the Architecture from Antiquity to Modern Times 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AD230V (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to an overview of the city's historical prerequisites and development, from antiquity to today.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed upper secondary education or equivalent including swedish and english.
Recommended prerequisites
Professionals and ph.d.students with an interest in and experience from architecture are welcome to participate.
Equipment
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Literature
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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 - 75% participation on lecture and seminars, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- MOM2 - Study tour to Rome, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- MOM3 - Assignment, 2.0 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
examination will be by individual assignments, to be reported and discussed after the trip. Active participation in the preparations and the trip is requested.
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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