TAHK18 - History of Architecture>

COURSE SYLLABUS

History of Architecture, 3 credits

Arkitekturhistoria, 3 högskolepoäng

Course Syllabus for students Spring 2023

Course Code:	TAHK18
Confirmed by:	Dean Feb 1, 2017
Revised by:	Director of Education Oct 27, 2021
Valid From:	Jan 1, 2022
Version:	3

Education Cycle:	First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Technology (95%) and social sciences (5%)
Subject group:	BY1
Specialised in:	G1F
Main field of study:	Civil Engineering

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

After completing the course, the student shall:

Knowledge and understanding

- Demonstrate knowledge about the history of Western architecture and development of building technology, with a focus on the period after the year 1900
- Demonstrate knowledge about material, detailing and building technology, typical for different periods
- Show understanding for how political, economical, aesthetical and social factors influence our attitudes towards the built environment

This course gives a brief overview of the history of architecture and the development of building technology in the Western world, from antiquity to modern times. The focus is on the period after the year 1900.

The course includes:
The historical development of the built environment, from antiquity until the year 1900, divided in style periods
The history of modern architecture, from the year 1900
The development of building technology
Tradition and renewal
Materials and detailing

Type of instruction

Lectures and city walk

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completed course Built Environment, 9 credits (or the equivalent).

Examination and grades

The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination	3 credits	5/4/3/U

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