Postgraduate Course: Methods and Paradigms of Research (ARCH11233)
Course Outline
School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | This course asks students to engage with questions that are central to contemporary discourse in the humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary potential of architectural scholarship. It is arranged thematically and responds to staff and students research interests. |
Course description |
The aim of the course is not to advance a particular methodological or theoretical approach, but rather to cultivate a critical awareness of many positions available to historical and theoretical study. Processes of inquiry - both practical and theory-driven - are the focus of this course that introduces students to key conceptual tools for research in architectural history and theory.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- To introduce students to key conceptual tools for research in architectural history and theory.
- To introduce students to a range of theoretical paradigms that shape contemporary research in architectural history.
- To encourage the ability to link architectural research to interdisciplinary concerns.
- To develop a self-critical awareness of research methodologies.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Peter Clericuzio
Tel: (0131 6)50 2331
Email: pclericu@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Louisa King
Tel: (01316) 502306
Email: Louisa.King@ed.ac.uk |
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