AD236V Architecture and Gender: Introduction 7.5 credits

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Litteraturlista ges vid kursstarten.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• 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.

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.

Katja Tollmar Grillner

• 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.

The course is a part of the course series Arkitektur och Genus, which except from this course contains four courses of 7,5 cr each.