Course syllabus

Arkitekturens teori och historia III
The Theory and History of Architecture III

ATHA15, 7 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2023/24
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2023-03-28

General Information

Main field: Architecture.
Compulsory for: A2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course aims to provide an overview of the workings of monumental (canonical) architecture, theory and history from antiquity to modern times, emphasizing Swedish and Western architectural history as well as elements from the other parts of the world. The course focuses on the relationship between form, technique, intended function, and cultural beliefs. The aim is to provide students with an historical frame of reference, which is intended to facilitate creative activities in restoration work, and furthermore; to aid and promote wider  discussion and cultural contacts internationally. The course will sharpen the capacity of the student for critical reflection on architectural issues.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that he/she:
• Is fully able to explain the main features of architectural and urban history.
• Is able to explain the application of different architectural fundamentals and building historical development of the historic architecture.
• Is able to demonstrate their knowledge of key architectural theorists and their work.
• Is able to demonstrate their understanding of our architectural heritage.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that he/she:
• Is able to explain, discuss and reflect on how fundamental architectural tenets have been used in historical architecture.
• Has the ability to understand the historical and theoretical background of selected architectural works.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that he/she:
• Is able to demonstrate an understanding of an historical-theoretical contextualization of architecture and related writings.

Contents

The course presents traditional architectural history seen in the light of; social, technological and cultural conditions. In addition, a number of key architectural theories in the history of Western architecture are presented. The course  investigates architecture history in a series of lectures, seminars, exercises, and writing tasks.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U,G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: To be formally approved, the student must get a "pass" in the written examination, divided into three different tests.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Erik Sigge, erik.sigge@abm.lth.se