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056-0005-01L 1 Credits NDS D-ARCH
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Methods of Academic Writing I

Methoden des wissenschaftlichen Schreibens I

Only for MAS in History and Theory of Architecture.
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Abstract

Through hands-on teaching, the methods workshops introduce students to the various approaches to academic writing in the humanities and convey the methodological foundations of architectural history. Lecturers and students discuss and work on research papers and master's theses as well as the group’s research project.

Objective

Students learn to identify and apply different methods of academic writing in architectural history. They acquire the ability to recognize and independently solve problems related to research and writing.

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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 des wissenschaftlichen Schreibens I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 29.10. (Seminarwoche).
  • Fri 09:45-12:30 (HIL D 60.1)
  • 05.11 Date 09:45-12:30 (HIT F 11.1)
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).)