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Research Methods in History and Theory of Architecture II

Forschungsmethoden in Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Susanne Schindler Kilian, Dr. Cara Rachele
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:02

Abstract

The course is an introduction to the different forms of humanistic working and covers the methodological basics of the subject. It trains the ability to address a topic through written discussions in writing workshops.

Objective

Students gain an overview of the different research methods available in the field of history and theory of art and architecture. They will apply them in exercises. The course strengthens the methodological competences (preliminary knowledge, source and literature research) as well as their critical-analytical competences (reading and writing competence).

Content

Contains exercises on humanistic methods as well as writing workshops for practising academic techniques (development of an issue, structure of an argumentation, conceptual work, presentation techniques etc.)

Resources

Lecture Notes

https://doctoral-program.gta.arch.ethz.ch/courses

Literature

https://doctoral-program.gta.arch.ethz.ch/courses

Learning Materials (Links)

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 Forschungsmethoden in Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur II
Kein Unterricht am 23.3. (Seminarwoche). Unterrichtssprachen sind Deutsch und Englisch.
  • Thu 13:45-15:30 (HIL D 60.1)
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).)