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AD246V History and Theory of Architectural Conservation 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AD246V (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

A series of lectures deal with the history and theory of architectural conservation in 19th and 20th century Europe and Sweden. The course literature, which consists of overviews and source texts, is discussed and examined at seminars. An individual assignment is reported at a final seminar.

Intended learning outcomes

The main objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the development of architectural conservation, mainly in Europe and Sweden during the 19th and 20th centuries. After the course, the participant should have a good overview of the field's history and theory and have knowledege of its key references in the form of buildnings, architects, historiography and source texts.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

• 60 credits within the field of architecture, architectural conservartion and humanities

• Documented proficiency in Swedish B and English A or equivalent

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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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

P, F

Examination

  • MOM1 - Lectures and Seminars, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • MOM2 - 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

The course contains two moments:

MOM1, Lectures and seminars, 5hp, grade P,F

MOM2, Assignment, 2,5hp, grade P,F

For final grade, both moments have to be passed, and 80% attendance at all tuition is required.

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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