COURSE SYLLABUS Architectural history - A fieldtrip from Ancient times to the Present 7.5 Credits Arkitekturhistoria - En studieresa från antiken till nutid First cycle, F0017B Version Spring 2015 Sp 3 - Autumn 2018 Sp 2Spring 2019 Sp 3 - Present Course syllabus valid: Spring 2019 Sp 3 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.Syllabus establishedby Eva Gunneriusson 11 Feb 2014Last revisedby Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Eva Gunneriusson, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering 14 Feb 2018 Education level First cycle Grade scale U G# Subject Architecture Subject group (SCB) Architecture Entry requirementsIn order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and F0008B History of Architecture More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 1-165 credits.Course Aim After completing this course you will have: • A greater knowledge of Rome, it’s international architectural history and the city’s contemporary environment. You will have a greater knowledge of the different solutions available for the complex task of organizing a large city and the complexities this places on architects and planners; • Experience in presenting and explaining a place or building to colleagues, partners and/ or clients; • Field work experience as a tool to acquire practical knowledge and inspiration for your own work. ContentsThis course consists of a short series of lectures on the history of study tours and there significance in urban and architectural history, with special emphasis on the City of Rome. Using literature studies, each student prepares an account of a place, a building or a city environment. These are designed in cooperation with the lecturer to form a joint travel guide. During the four day study visit to Rome, students present their work, which is discussed and reviewed by the lecturers and group.RealizationTeaching consists of theory based sessions at the university and teacher-led seminars at selected locations in Rome. Students will develop a common travel guidebook. The trip and all expenses are paid by the participants themselves.ExaminationSuccessful completion of the course requires; attendance at all lectures, achieveing a pass in the written and oral exam and active participation in the study tour.RemarksThe number of students for this course is limited to 40. If this course is oversubscribed, preference will be given to students in higher years; 3, 4 and 5. Year 2 students may be considered if space is avaliable. A further selection criteria is successful completion of History of Architecture (F0008B).ExaminerJohan LintonLiterature. Valid from Spring 2015 Sp 3 (May change until 10 weeks before course start) Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources EngineeringItems/credits NumberTypeCreditsGrade 0001Study tour4.0TG U G# 0002Seminars0.5TG U G# 0003Project work3.0TG U G# Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.