ARK-E5521 - Urban Design Studio Lectures, Lecture, 10.1.2024-21.2.2024

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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: 10.01.2024 - 21.02.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

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:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

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

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof