Course syllabus for Field trip to Rome

Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameRom: Exkursion
  • CodeASB130
  • Credits3 Credits
  • OwnerTKARK
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyArchitecture
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 45122
  • Maximum participants55
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0194 Field trip 3 c
Grading: UG		 3 c

In programmes

Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Minimum 60 credits from courses with architectural design focus or corresponding qualifications. Swedish.

Aim

The purpose of the course is to combine studies in history of architecture and urban planning with Rome as a point of reference and overall theme. The purpose is also to create an awareness of the complex interdisciplinary discussion required in the study of such a large city. The carefully prepared excursion hereby aims at exploring previous theoretical knowledge in order to deepen the knowledge of historical contexts and increase the understanding for current international development.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- with Rome as a point of reference describe a selection of urban spaces and buildings, and relate them to the city's changes in time.
- with Rome as a point of reference name and briefly describe some roman architects and their influence on the history of architecture.
- with Rome as a point of reference discuss the antique architecture's influence on cities and buildings of later times.

Content

The course is an introduction of the city of Rome as a unique reference of architecture, urban planning and culture.

Organisation

The excursion in Rome is prepared through written and oral information. A meeting with the teacher contributes in helping the students to prepare for the trip, both practically and theoretically. The excursion itself consist of walking lectures/seminars in the city centre of Rome. These studies and discussions are revised by the students after the trip and presented in a way according to the teachers instructions. 

Literature

The examiner will suggest appropriate literature for each year through the course homepage and/or during the meeting with the students.

Examination including compulsory elements

Requirements for a pass mark include participation in the preparations in Sweden and active participation during the field trip to Rome and follow-ups. If the result is not considered as a pass in the course, then supplementation must be completed in accordance to written instructions and assessed in the next subsequent re-examination period. If this primary supplementation does not result in a pass and further supplementation is then required, this will also be notified in writing. This secondary supplementation will be assessed in the subsequent re-examination period. If the additions are then not deemed sufficient for passing the course, the course should be retaken.