Philosophy (PHIL) 252 Critical Thinking (Revision 7)
Philosophy (PHIL) 252 Critical Thinking (Revision 7)
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Architecture (ARCH) 3AA<br />
History of Ideas in Architecture 2: Medieval Times<br />
Delivery mode:<br />
Individualized study online (computer<br />
component) & Internet.<br />
Credits:<br />
3- Architecture<br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Architecture (ARCH) 2XX History of Ideas in Architecture 1: The Ancient World<br />
Centre:<br />
RAIC Centre for Architecture<br />
This course is not available for challenge. Credit may be transferred for previous work<br />
considered equivalent.<br />
Overview:<br />
This course examines the principles and ideas that shaped architecture and cities both<br />
by and for world religions across Eurasia from c.300CE – c.1450CE. The course readings<br />
are directed to a selected set of buildings of this period in order to understand the<br />
context of each, why it was built and the important ideas behind its technology and<br />
design.<br />
Outline:<br />
• Unit 1 – Architecture as Abstract Persuasion: c.200 to 500CE<br />
• Unit 2 – Monasteries and Pilgrimage Shrines: c.400 to 900 CE<br />
• Unit 3 – Heavenly Monuments: Architecture for Imperial Religions c.800 to c.1250 CE<br />
• Unit 4 – Architecture as Mystic Experience<br />
Learning Objectives:<br />
• Understanding of the architectural canons and traditions in the architecture,<br />
landscape and urban design of Europe and Asia during the Medieval period,<br />
including the vernacular traditions, as well as the climatic, technological,<br />
socioeconomic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them.<br />
• Ability to identify key events and architectural works of this period.<br />
Evaluation:<br />
To receive credit for this course you must achieve a minimum of C+ (67%) on the final<br />
examination, and an overall grade of C+ (67%) for the entire course. The weightings for<br />
the course activities are as follow:<br />
Unit Assignments – 50% of grade<br />
Final Examination – 50% of grade.<br />
Course materials:<br />
Required:<br />
History Reader 2 (150 pages) is distributed by AU to students registered in the<br />
course.<br />
Recommended:<br />
A bibliography of recommended and supplementary readings and web-based<br />
links is available from AU to students registered in the course.
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