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063-0853-23L 14 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Gravity and Grace

Fachsemester HS23 im Bereich Geschichte und Theorie der Achitektur (gta Prof. Ursprung)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Philip Ursprung
Allocation only after consultation with the professor (meetings as required and after consultation with the chair). A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies! The application deadline for this "Fachsemester" is September 6, 8 p.m. You will receive a message about acceptance or rejection for the subject semester by September 7, 2 p.m. at the latest. Students who have been rejected have the opportunity to choose a design class (enrollment ends on September 7, at 6 p.m.).“
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:08

Abstract

Gravity and Grace is a collection of notes by the French philosopher Simone Weil, published posthumously om 1952. The collection will serve as the starting point for reflections on various issues that relate to architecture and its role in society.

Objective

Our aim is to increase the knowledge and sensitivity of architecture students toward the history of art and architecture, to make their voices heard and to develop new teaching formats for the history and theory of architecture. Students will learn to take position in a field, they will practice argumentation and increase their writing skills

Resources

Lecture Notes

A Reader with source material for the lecture session will be provided.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded 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
independent project Fachsemester HS23 im Bereich Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur (Prof. Ursprung)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Selbständige Arbeit.
  • By Appointment None-None
400 h semesterly

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