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063-0854-25L 14 Credits MSC D-ARCH

True Stories

Subject Semester (Fachsemester) FS25 in the Field of History and Theoriy of Arch.

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Philip Ursprung
Allocation only after consultation with the professor (meetings as required and after consultation with the chair). Deadline for applications is Wednesday February 5, 8 p.m. You will receive a message about acceptance or rejection for the subject semester by Thursday, February 6, 2 p.m. at the latest. Students who have been rejected have the opportunity to choose a design class (enrollment ends on February 6, at 6 p.m.). A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies!
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:32:58

Abstract

The notion of truth as a basis of science and politics has lost ground in the recent past. The manipulation of facts, selective memory, censorship and control of knowledge are omnipresent in societies. On the other hand, the artistic freedom and scientific autonomy are under pressure. The freedom of imagination, speculation and experimentation is questioned.

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.

Content

The notion of truth as a basis of science and politics has lost ground in the recent past. The manipulation of facts, selective memory, censorship and control of knowledge are omnipresent in societies. On the other hand, the artistic freedom and scientific autonomy are under pressure. The freedom of imagination, speculation and experimentation is questioned. Architecture as a practice where the utopian and the factual, the concrete and the imagined meet, is suited to criticually discuss and negotiate this situation.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly 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 Subject Semester (Fachsemester) FS25 in the Field of History and Theoriy of Arch.
Self dependent work
No time listed 400 h semesterly

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