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AD236V Architecture and Gender: Introduction 7.5 credits

The course aims at providing tools for pursuing feminist interpretations of architecture and by extension creating new architecture. In the course we will study contemporary feminist theory and architectural practices and investigate how buildings and other built or arranged structures relate to them.

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 single courses students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
25 Aug 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
Periods
P1 (3.5 hp), P2 (4.0 hp)
Pace of study

25%

Application code

10012

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

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Number of places

10 - 25

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AD236V (Autumn 2010–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course disposition

The course consists of a series of 10-12 lectures combined with workshop-assignments and seminar discussions

Course contents

In the course we will study contemporary feminist theory and architectural practices and investigate how buildings and other built or arranged structures relate to them. We will pursue a feminist critique of architectural culture and its relation to sexuality, ethnicity, class, and as preserving power in relation to ’masculinist’ aesthetics and taste. The course is structured around a series of concepts, such as for example hetero normativity, gender performance, and intersectionality, that are discussed in their relation to architecture.

Intended learning outcomes

The course aims at providing tools for pursuing feminist interpretations of architecture and by extension creating new architecture. In the course we will study contemporary feminist theory and architectural practices and investigate how buildings and other built or arranged structures relate to them.

After the course the student has developed basic tools for pursuing feminist interpretations of architecture and by extention creating new architecture.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

  • At least 30 credits' university studies.
  • Documented proficiency in English B/English 6 or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

Previous studies in art, design, architecture or/and gender studies, or corresponding work-experience gives a good background for the course. Contact the examiner for further information.

Literature

Litteraturlista ges vid kursstarten.

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 - Active Participation 80%, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • MOM2 - Accepted and Presented Assignment, 2.5 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

MOM1 - Active Participation 80%, 5 credits, grade scale: P, F

MOM2 - Accepted and Presented Assignment, 2.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

To obtain final grade, both moments shall be passed.

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