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History of Art and Architecture (Thesis Elective, P. Ursprung)
Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte (Wahlfacharbeit P. Ursprung)
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Abstract
Independent thesis on a monographic or thematic topic within the scope of the History of Art and Architecture.
Objective
The objective is to write an independent thesis on a monographic or thematic topic within the scope of the History of Art and Architecture. The focus is to thus exemplify a comprehensive view of the approach and methods towards the modern History of Art.
Content
The aim of the elective course paper is to discuss a topic freely selected from the field of architectural history, in agreement with the assistant lecturer(s). In addition to original ideas, positions taken in the history of research on the subject should also be discussed. It is important to use the correct scholarly format and clear language. The paper should be approximately 36,000 characters in length and should also include as much pictorial material as needed. At the beginning and in the end the paper will be discussed in detail.
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte (Wahlfacharbeit P. Ursprung)
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Selbständige Arbeit in Absprache mit der Professur. Kursbeschrieb beachten!
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180 h semesterly |
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Focus Work (Realization in the respective fields of the institutes. Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students. The content may also refer to an elective course. The performance assessment comprises either a purely written examination followed by an oral examination or a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and knowledge gained. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public.)
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Field of History and Theory of Architecture (Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students (student's proposal / content of an elective course). Performance assessment: Purely written examination followed by an oral examination OR a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and possibly gained knowledge. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public. Information on exams and grades: Art. 29 of the MSc D-ARCH regulations.)
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