Module Details

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Title ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH GROUP PLACEMENT
Code ARCH710
Coordinator Mr A Agkathidis
Architecture
Asterios.Agkathidis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To gain an understanding of the context and nature of a particular research field in architecture.

To develop research skills in that area.

To produce a contribution to research understanding for the chosen research area.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To become aware of the nature of architectural research in aparticular field within the field of architecture and visual arts.

(LO2) To develop a deeperunderstanding of current research lines within that area.

(LO3) To appreciate howresearch into that particular line is undertaken, including the sources andtechniques used to carry out research.

(LO4) To apply the knowledge in an assigned task related to a contemporaryresearch issue directed by the research group.

(S1) Sector specific skills.

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking.

(S3) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics.


Syllabus

 

The student will choose a Research Group/theme with help from the Director of Studies.  There will be a spectrum of choice offered from History and Theory through to Architectural Technologies. The programme for this module will be set by the research group to which the student is attached. The student will be engaged in contributing to a current research project being undertaken to the chosen research group. The tasks assigned will be appropriate to the particular field and the particular project being undertaken.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Other
Description: individual tutorials with research active staff
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: This module will normally be taught by tutorials, seminars, and self-directed research.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           12

12
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 138
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Research Submission There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  Equivalent to a 3,00    100       

Recommended Texts

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