Postgraduate CUR-MAA401-2018

Architecture and Culture Research Topics and Methods

Build up an understanding of the theory and history that informs architectural practices in urban environments.Reflect on how cultural considerations underpin an architect's decision-making process. Explore the interplay between city and climate.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

27 Aug 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

critically analyse and communicate conceptual frameworks drawing on relevant disciplinary knowledge
communicate orally and in writing, appropriate to the discipline and the principles of academic integrity
evaluate and synthesise cultural, historical, theoretical and philosophical ideas and relationships to inform a broad and critical understanding of architecture
examine and apply research methods specific to social and cultural research in architecture.

Topics covered

Topics
- Introduction
- Introduction to cities
- The grid
- Dispersed city
- City as museum
- Collage city
- Polarised city
- City and climate
- Cybercities
- Urbanscaping
- Regent park
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Subjects

You cannot enrol in this unit if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

CUR-MAA400

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Description

This subject was previously known as Architectural Culture Research Topics 1.

Students use critical and analytical skills to develop an advanced understanding of themes, concepts and research methods relating to the theoretical, historical, social and cultural aspects of architecture and urban environments. Students will be expected to select from a range of research topics not previously studied and identify appropriate research methods and methodologies to theoretically underpin their research and inform their ways of thinking. Students will be expected to demonstrate architectural and English language proficiency. A fieldwork component is dependent on the focus of the research.

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Assessments

Abstract and objectives (20%)
Oral presentation of Data (30%)
Scholarly Research Essay (50%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Related Degrees

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

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