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 702-305 Theories of Architecture

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Greg Missingham

Semester

1 (view timetable)

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 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.

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