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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning : Architecture

702-305 Theories of Architecture

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Dr Kim Dovey

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Up to 4 hours of lectures and seminars a week

Subject Description:

An exploration of the relation of architectural form and practice to its social, political, economic, philosophical, cultural and interdisciplinary context. An introduction to a broad range of theory relevant to architecture and urban design, including: Architectural Typology, Semiotics, Phenomenology, Deconstruction, Regionalism, Postmodern theory, Behavioural theory, Urban theory, Aesthetics, Feminist theory, Critical Social theory.

Assessment:

Assignments (e.g. exercises, essays, and class presentations) equivalent to not more than 5000 words, and one examination of up to 2 hours (which could take the form of a class test).
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