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Theory and Practice: Heterotopia, Referential Space and Spatial Effects
Theorie und Praxis: Heterotopie, referenzieller Raum und Raumeffekte
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:49:00
Abstract
In 1967, Foucault showed certain entanglements of space with his concept of heterotopia; a little later, Pierre Bourdieu established a multidimensional space sociologically with his concept of field. The seminar also discusses such interweaving in current local situations and tries to think about potentials for spatial policy practice.
Objective
The students gain insight into the spectrum of epistemological and perceptual theories, learn to read them and analyze and critique their respective requirements. From this work an object relationship model is developing in progress, which serves self-examination in the design process as well as the evaluation of architectural situations in general and in particular. The writing of "scientific diaries" in which the contents of the colloquium are combined with the everyday experience of the students in free form, trains the concentrated result-oriented thinking in general, as well as in architectural situations.The special form of the writing of the "scientific diary" leads abstract Theory together with the experience of the students and make the knowledge creatively available in their own way.
Content
In 1967, Foucault showed certain entanglements of space with his concept of heterotopia; a little later, Pierre Bourdieu established a multidimensional space sociologically with his concept of field. The seminar also discusses such interweaving in current local situations and tries to think about potentials for spatial policy practice.
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Theorie und Praxis: Heterotopie, referenzieller Raum und Raumeffekte
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type B: Reflection About Subject-Specific Methods and Contents (Subject-specific courses: Recommended for doctoral, master and bachelor students (after first-year examination only). Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again. These course units are also listed under "Type A", which basically means all students can enroll)
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