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40 416 Contemporary Architectural Theory
Emnenavn på Norwegian Bokmål:
Contemporary Architectural Theory
Credits:
6
Course code:
40 416
Level of study:
Master
Teaching semester:
2022 Autumn
Assessment semester:
2022 Autumn
Language of instruction:
English
Year:
2022
Maximum number of students:
16
Person in charge
Mari Hvattum
Required prerequisite knowledge
Admission to AHO and successful completion of three years bachelor level studies (180 ECTS).
It is recommended that the students have taken 80 162 GK6 Arkitekturteorienes historie.
The students must be conversant in English and preferably familiar with academic writing.
Course content
The course surveys architectural thinking from the last two decades, looking at contradictory and complementary tendencies on the contemporary scene. Each week we read and discuss texts on a particular theme, ranging from the many alleged “turns” in contemporary architecture, to overriding topics such as gender, colonialism, and climate change.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- The students will aquire an overview and understanding of contemporary architectual theory.
Skills:
- The students will gain practice in reading and discussing theoretical texts, as well as in academic writing.
General competence:
- Training in theoretical thinking and argumentation.
Working and learning activities
The course is run as a series of reading seminars where students and staff study and discuss key texts in the field. Invited lecturers will give introductions to the various themes.
Curriculum
To be decided.
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio assessment (Vurderingsmappe) | Individual | Pass / fail | Final grade is set on the basis of reading seminar presentations and academic essay. - In the reading seminars, students will present texts for discussion. - The essay will be about 3000 words with academic references and bibliography. |