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056-0006-01L 1 Credits NDS D-ARCH
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Methods of History and Theory in Architecture I

Methoden der Architekturgeschichte und -theorie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Anne Kockelkorn, Dr. Susanne Schindler Kilian
Only for MAS in History and Theory of Architecture.
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

The course is an introduction to the different forms of humanistic working and covers the methodological basics of the subject. It trains the ability to address a topic through written discussions in writing workshops.

Objective

Students gain an overview of the different research methods available in the field of history and theory of art and architecture. They will apply them in exercises. The course strengthens the methodological competences (preliminary knowledge, source and literature research) as well as their critical-analytical competences (reading and writing competence).

Content

Advanced Research Methods in the History and Theory of Art and Architecture

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Methoden der Architekturgeschichte und -theorie I
Die Lehrveranstaltung findet in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen nicht statt (s. Raumbelegungen). Ersatztermine (während den Semesterferien) werden bekannt gegeben.
  • Fri 08:50-11:30 (HIL D 60.1)
  • Fri 09:00-12:00 (ER SA TZ)
3 h weekly

Offered In

  • MAS in History and Theory of Architecture (GTA) (The MAS-programm in "History and Theory of Architecture" is a two-year half-time course and contains 60 CP. The course starts in the autumn semester. Attendance of classes supplemented by independent research; practical training periods and excursions; lectures/seminars on one to two days per week, in total 600 ca. contact hours, in addition private study ca. 600 hours (for each in-class day one day of work preparation), two individually tutored seminar papers on chosen subjects (200 hours) and credited Master's thesis (600 hours).)