Module Details

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title CONTEXT 3.1: HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE
Code ARCH321
Coordinator Dr M Iuliano
Architecture
Marco.Iuliano@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To develop final year undergraduate skills in the evaluation and presentation of an historical project through seminar-based group study. This module also presents an opportunity for final year students to work in areas where staff are active in research.


Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students will demonstrate –

knowledge and understanding of specialised aspect of modern architecture

The ability to research and report on an area of modern architecture

The ability to work in groups

The ability to recognise taught material in a slide test


Syllabus

Themes and topics vary from year to year, and reflect areas of current or recent staff research activity.
2 Three lectures each by 5 members of staff on a specialist C20 architecture topic under the umbrella of "innovation".

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

Lectures introduce key themes and perspectives

Seminar -


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

4

        28
Timetable (if known) Lectures introduce key themes and perspectives
 
           
Private Study 122
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Seen Written Exam  2000 words essay  Semester 1 - week 14  50  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity,  
Unseen Written Exam  Slide Test  Semester 1 - week 14  50  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Slide recognition test 2000 word essay This module complies with RIBA mapping criteria as described in the following document ': http://www.liv.ac.uk/media/livacuk/architecture/downloads/ARB,Mapping,per,criterion.pdf 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             

Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List: