6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 2 with catalog number 4023651FNW for working students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
This course explores different themes, approaches and methods in the broad field of architectural history. The course is structured thematically rather than chronologically or geographically and is partly based on case studies. The selected topics can range from early modern architecture in a European context to more recent architecture in a global context. While the focus lies on architecture, the course also studies interactions between architecture and related fields, such as the visual arts, science and technology, urbanism, and music.
The course is largely organised in the form of a seminar. The students are expected to be knowledgeable and mature enough to independently search, process, present and discuss relevant information and scientific literature, according to their own interests. The students are expected to attend the lectures and to participate actively in the classes via group discussions, reading assignments, peer feedback and oral presentations. Each student prepares a paper presentation on a chosen topic.
The selected themes can vary from year to year. They address various aspects of architecture from a historical perspective, such as: connections between architecture and the visual arts; architectural representation and urban iconography; cross-cultural exchange and international circulation of architectural knowledge; architecture and music; women and gender in architectural history; the relationship between architectural history and current architectural practice; history of architectural theory; architectural historiography.
For more information about the specifics of this course, see Canvas.
It is possible that an excursion may result in moderate supplementary cost for the student that is not covered by the university.
1. The student has insight in different approaches and methods in the field of architectural history.
2. The student can reflect critically on different themes in the field of architectural history.
3. The student can autonomously formulate an informed research question on a theme related to architectural history.
4. The student is capable of reporting orally and in writing about her or his research.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 40% of the final mark.
SELF Paper determines 40% of the final mark.
Other determines 20% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Paper category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Other category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The evaluation consists of three parts:
- process (20%)
- paper presentation (40%)
- oral exam (40%)
The process comprises the student’s active participation in the classes, intermediary assignments, group discussions, peer feedback and classical presentations (= permanent evaluation during semesters 1 and 2).
The evaluation of the paper presentation is based on the content of the paper and on its visually illustrated oral presentation.
The oral exam comprises questions on the course content and a discussion of the students’ paper presentations.
Students who do not pass in the first session may in the second session submit a new or revised paper and redo the oral exam; the process cannot be redone.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Art Studies and Archaeology: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Architectural Engineering: default