Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150

This unit is designed to give detailed knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the wider context, including landscape and urban studies. The unit develops further your research, critical and analytical skills. You will formulate the question that will inform your specific line of critical enquiry.

The emphasis is on developing a research methodology and a research question (an argument). This will be presented in both written (essay) and verbal (seminar) form. The discursive seminar will allow you to respond and develop and argument before final submission of an essay.

Aims

A1 To identify and research analytical themes in architecture and the relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks.
A2 To develop oral presentational skills.
A3 To develop the organisational skills which will enable independent learning and self management.
A4 To demonstrate knowledge of architectural history and associated disciplines.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to demonstrate:

LO1 Knowledge of the various processes and methods of research and critical appraisal
LO2 Understanding of oral presentation and dialogue in a seminar
LO3 Knowledge of organisational skill, evidence of independent learning, self-management and critical evaluation
LO4 Knowledge of architectural history and associated disciplines

Method of delivery
Lectures; seminars; library research skills tuition; individual and/or group tutorials.

Key (for Architectural History)
Kostof, S. (1995) A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals Oxford University Press
Laugier, Marc-Antoine (1713-1769) (1977) An Essay on Architecture trans. Wolfgang and Anni
Herrmann Los Angeles, Hennessey and Ingalls, INC., (originally published as: Essai sur l'architecture Paris 1753)
Kruft, H.W. (1996). A history of architectural theory: from Vitruvius to the present. New York: Princeton Architectural Press.
Weston, Richard (2003) Materials, Form and Architecture London: Laurence King

Recommended (for writing skills)
Bell, J. (1999). Doing your Research Project. (3rd ed.). Buckingham: Open University Press.
Gash, S. (1999). Effective literature searching for research. (2nd ed.). Aldershot: Gower Press.
Hart, C. (2001). Doing a literature search. London: Sage.

Additional guidance on primary and secondary sources and other appropriate material will be provided by your tutor and Subject Librarian.