ARK-E5514 - Urban Design Studio Lectures, 13.01.2021-17.02.2021

Self enrolment

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the students
- will know the main concepts and issues concerning the topic
- can search for relevant literature concerning the topic and evaluate it critically
- engage in the discourse concerning the topic, from the viewpoint of architecture.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 13.01.2021 - 17.02.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Karin Krokfors, Karin Krokfors, Tommy Lindgren, Tommy Lindgren

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Karin Krokfors, Karin Krokfors, Tommy Lindgren, Tommy Lindgren

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    General introduction to a specific topic in urban design. A critical approach to relevant literature. Introduction to the scientific and professional discourses around the topic. The topic will be related to the Urban Design studio topic held in the same term.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Participation at least 80% of the sessions mandatory, otherwise compensation through extra assignments.
    Seminar presentations and written work is assessed as to the level that they present an understanding of, and engagement with, the topic.
      

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Excercises: Independent written work 4200 words (42)
    Lectures: 14h (14+14)
    Seminar: 3h (3+9)
    tot. 82h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Readings according to the topic (lecture materials) will be distributed through the course site.

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof