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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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NA
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Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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Sokol Dervishi
, Tuesday 16:00-17:00
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Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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NA
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
NA
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Compulsory
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
A 127
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| Course Description: |
Develop an understanding and an appreciation of the quantitative and qualitative research methods; develop an understanding of the principles and processes involved in developing and addressing a specific research question. Definition of the topic of the research of the final project, collection of the reguired materials, study of the current state of knowledge. The aim of the course is to write a research proposal for the thesis or the design program for the final project.
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| Course Objectives: |
Develop an understanding and an appreciation of the quantitative and qualitative research methods; develop an understanding of the principles and processes involved in developing and addressing a specific research question. Definition of the topic of the research of the final project, collection of the reguired materials, study of the current state of knowledge. The aim of the course is to write a research proposal for the thesis or the design program for the final project.
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| Week |
Topics |
| 1 |
Introduction to Supervised Independent Study and Research |
| 2 |
Problem Definition |
| 3 |
Individual work of student. Consultation on the work progress. |
| 4 |
Bibliography and Literature Review |
| 5 |
Individual work of student. Consultation on the work progress. |
| 6 |
Outline of the thesis proposal |
| 7 |
Mid-term Week: Abstract submission |
| 8 |
Individual work of student. Consultation on the work progress. |
| 9 |
First-Draft submission |
| 10 |
Individual work of student. Consultation on the work progress. |
| 11 |
Second-Draft submission |
| 12 |
Individual work of student. Consultation on the work progress. |
| 13 |
Presentation of the final draft |
| 14 |
Work on the research paper |
| No |
Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program |
| 1 |
Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively |
5 |
| 2 |
Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards |
5 |
| 3 |
Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process |
4 |
| 4 |
Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work |
5 |
| 5 |
Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design |
4 |
| 6 |
Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites |
1 |
| 7 |
Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team |
1 |
| 8 |
International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them |
1 |
| 9 |
National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition |
1 |
| 10 |
Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects |
3 |
| 11 |
Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects. |
1 |
| 12 |
Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment |
2 |
| 13 |
Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects |
2 |
