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| ARCH0067-5 | Architectural History
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| Duration : | 45h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Catherine Elsen |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| From the Greek Antiquity to contemporary interventions, this class studies the history of architectural and urban forms, with a special focus on morphological and structural aspects. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Development of case-based studies and analyses, in order to extract from immediate or past history information necessary to ease the understanding of conceptualization and design mechanisms in architecture.
Development of a critical and reflexive approach of architecture, studied inside its historical and socio-economic contexts, in regard to the human kind, the time being, the dwelling type and the human needs. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The class is ex-cathedra, illustrated by numerous examples. Participation is expected from each student, for instance through short and punctual presentations in front of the class. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A reading list will be suggested at the beginning of each year. Illustrations and cases used during classes will be provided to students accordingly. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| One short presentation per student.
1st and 2nd sessions exams. Oral exam preceded by written preparation. |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Catherine Elsen, Associate Professor catherine.elsen@ulg.ac.be |
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