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063-0701-00L 2 Credits MSC D-BAUG , D-ARCH

Methods of Urban Research

Methoden der Stadtforschung

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Abstract

This course conveys an introduction into methods of urban research in social sciences through lectures and accompanying exercises. It treats the basic principles of scientific research, literature research, different forms of participant observation, qualitative interviews (expert interviews and ethnographic interviews), and the analysis of urban qualities.

Objective

This course aims at enabling students of architecture to use sociological analysis as basis for concrete projects in architecture and urban design. It is based on a specific set of methods that is applied in design studios (integrated disciplines) as well as in the master thesis (supplementary discipline sociology).

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Methoden der Stadtforschung
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 28.10. (Seminarwoche) sowie am 16./23.12. (vor Schlussabgaben). ONLINE: Diese Lehrveranstaltung wird hauptsächlich online angeboten. Der reservierte Raum steht den Studierenden jedoch zur Verfügung, um das Seminar von dort aus zu verfolgen.
  • Thu 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 1)
2 h weekly

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