VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

063-0172-20L 6 Credits MSC D-ARCH

History, Criticism and Theory of Architecture (Thesis Elective)

Geschichte, Kritik und Theorie der Architektur (Wahlfacharbeit)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Laurent Stalder
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:21

Abstract

Within three elective courses the students need to fulfill an elective work (seminar work). Elective works serve the independent way of dealing with the contents of the according elective course.

Objective

The goal is to develop a framework of questions within the field of the history and theory of architecture as well as cultural history and to discuss it in a text that will form a scientific thesis. Personal viewpoints and arguments should be based on historical and theoretical sources and literature, and should be presented with reference to the source.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Geschichte, Kritik und Theorie der Architektur (Wahlfacharbeit)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Selbständige Arbeit
  • By Appointment None-None
180 h semesterly

Offered In