Architecture History and Theory 2B

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Syllabus: INTRODUCTION: AHT2B offers a thematic inquiry into the history and theory of the city, focusing on fundamental spatial, material and cultural aspects. By means of specific case-studies from across urban history, AHT2B aims to provide historical and critical perspectives on key issues in urban discourse and practice. LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the student will be able to: - identify, analyse and discuss the relationship between the physical reality of the city and its historical, cultural, material and intellectual context - situate key urban phenomena within the tradition of urban thinking - present, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of urban phenomena. SYLLABUS: The class consists of a weekly lecture and a weekly two hour seminar session. The lecture is based on critical interpretation and is usually aided by audio-visual materials. The seminars are based on discussion, student presentations and site visits. The class is divided into three themes, with lecture titles listed below. Theme D) Urban Form and Spatial Relations 1. The Morphology of Urban space 2. Spatial Hierarchies 3. Human scale and space Theme E) City-space as container of human activities 4. Cities' Identities 5. Location and Narration 6. The Global Condition Theme F) Urban and Perception 7. Changing Meanings in the Built Environment 8. The Images of the City 9. Evaluative Images of the City 10. Discussion and Conclusion