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056-0008-01L 1 Credits NDS D-ARCH

Research Methods in History and Theory of Architecture II

Forschungsmethoden in Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur II

Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:46

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
Does not take place this semester. Kein Unterricht am 21.03.2025 (Seminarwoche) und in den letzten beiden Wochen vor Semesterende. Unterrichtssprachen sind Deutsch und Englisch.
No time listed 3 h weekly

Offered In

  • MAS in Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur (GTA) (Das MAS Programm in "Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur" ist ein zwei jähriges begleitendes Studium und umfasst 60 KP. Eintritt ist jeweils im Herbstsemester. Präsenzunterricht ergänzt durch selbständige Forschungsarbeiten, Praktika und Exkursionen, Lehrveranstaltungen an 1-2 Tagen pro Woche, insgesamt ca. 600 Kontaktstunden, dazu Selbststudium ca. 600 Stunden (pro Präsenzunterrichstag ein Tag Arbeitsvorbereitung), einzelbetreute Seminararbeiten zu individuell gewählten Themen (ca.200 Stunden) und benotete Masterarbeit (ca. 600 Stunden))