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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
ARCH0125-1  Psychology related to architecture

Duration :  24h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in architecture (ULg), 1st yearFirst semester2
Lecturer :  Marie Roosen
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Introduction to the study of human behaviour : instinctive, learned, emotional and cognitive approaches to theory, specifying their connection with the disciplines of architecture and town-planning.
Introduction to the study of human interaction : approach to theories of communication (cultural, psychosocial and cognitive dimensions, external representations ...) specifying their connection to the disciplines of architecture and town-planning.
The psychology and sociology classes aim to provide a bettter understanding of people, the complexity of collective living. The classes also aim to incite analytical and reflexive practice in such a way as to develop an architectural response which takes into account human, social and ethical challenges.
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Learning outcomes of the course :  
- understanding of the subject (demonstrating knowledge by giving an individual response to a question tackled during class) -combining acquired information (combining different pieces of information to formulate a response to a new question) - the ability to use acquired information in a new context - the ability to use acquired information in a piece of architectural design (integrating different pieces of information in a potential project) //
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
A detailed command of the French language //
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Lectures and illustrations // //
Recommended or required readings :  
An updated syllabus is provided each year A bibliography is included in the syllabus //
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examen V/F, QCM, QROC //
Contacts :  
marie.roosen@ulg.ac.be //


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