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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: |
Under the supervision of the advisor, the students prepare student-led thesis project or a written Master Thesis / dissertation.
The dissertation is an opportunity for students to specialise in one of the Department’s renowned research areas, such as architectural design, urbanism, history and theory, sustainability and construction management.
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| Course Objectives: |
Under the supervision of the advisor, the students prepare student-led thesis project or a written Master Thesis / dissertation.
The dissertation is an opportunity for students to specialise in one of the Department’s renowned research areas, such as architectural design, urbanism, history and theory, sustainability and construction management.
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| 1 |
Considerably more in-depth knowledge of the major subject/field of study, including deeper insight into current research and development work |
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Deeper knowledge of methods in the major subject/field of study |
| 3 |
A capability to contribute to research and development work |
| 4 |
The capability to use a holistic view to critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and deal with complex issues |
| 5 |
The capability to plan and use adequate methods to conduct qualified tasks in given frameworks and to evaluate this work |
| 6 |
The capability to create, analyse and critically evaluate different technical/architectural solutions |
| 7 |
The capability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge |
| 8 |
The capability to clearly present and discuss the conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these findings in written and spoken English |
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The capability to identify the issues that must be addressed within the framework of the specific thesis in order to take into consideration all relevant dimensions of sustainable development |
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A consciousness of the ethical aspects of research and development work |
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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 |
