ARK-E1012 - History of Finnish Architecture 1, Lecture, 13.9.2021-15.11.2021

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

On completing the course students will be able to identify and describe the typical characteristics and building tasks of Finnish architecture until the late 19th century and explain the historical development behind them. They will learn to analyze, gather information and observe the given examples and produce a written description about them.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 15.11.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Panu Savolainen

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The lecture course provides an introduction to the special features of Finnish architecture and the relationships between architecture, landscape, resources and history. The time line is from the Middle Ages to the end of 19th century.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Attendance at the lectures, learning diary or other written assignment.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and site visits 20 hrs (25 %).

    Reflection of the acquired knowledge 16 hrs (20 %).

    Independent work 45 hrs (55 %).

    Total 81 hrs.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    See the course home page in MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ARK-E1012

    Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts

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