Course syllabus

The Theory and History of Architecture II (Year 1)
Arkitekturens teori och historia II (åk 1)

ATHA05, 7.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Architecture Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: A1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course aims to provide an overview of the physical properties, history, use, construction, preservation and renewal of housing and built environment in general – these studies being related to the body of architectural thought and of built precedent.  The course will also enhance the participant’s capacity for critical reflection on architectural issues, and the architectural profession in general. Students will practice their ability to deal with architectural theory and the history of architectural reasoning. The challenges of design in contemporary architecture will be presented by guest lecturers.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course presents the history, as well as contemporary issues, of housing and everyday built environment, through the study of artefacts, sites, architectural theory and associated social factors, technology and culture. The course also introduces contemporary architecture in a series of lectures and exercises, seminars and writing tasks. The capacity of the individual student for objective reflection will be developed through discussion, writing and the study of architectural theory.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: To be formally approved, the student must attain a passing grade in all exercises, and maintain not less than 80% attendance at tutorials and lectures.

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.

Modules
Code: 0113. Name: The Theory and History of Architecture II (Year 1).
Credits: 7.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Paulina Prieto de la Fuente, paulina.prieto_de_la_fuente@arkitektur.lth.se