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: 08.01.2025 - 19.02.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Karin Krokfors
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
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Readings according to the topic (lecture materials) will be distributed through the course site.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
Min 5 students, Max 25 students Registration for courses Sisu. 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-at-aalto-arts