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| ARK461 - Academic writing: masters thesis preparation course |
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| Syllabus adopted 2016-02-18 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: MPARC |
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7,5 Credits |
| Grading: TH - Five, Four, Three, Not passed |
| Education cycle: Second-cycle |
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Major subject: Architecture
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Department: 55 - ARCHITECTURE
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Course round 1
The current course round has limited places. Please contact the student center if you are not able to add the course to your selection.
Teaching language: English
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Written and oral assignments |
7,5 c |
Grading: TH |
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In programs
MPDSD DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPARC ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner:
Universitetslektor
Marie Strid
Tekniklektor
Daniel Norell
Tekniklektor
Magnus Persson
Univ lektor
Lena Falkheden
Course round 2
Teaching language: English
| Course module |
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Credit distribution |
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Examination dates |
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Sp1 |
Sp2 |
Sp3 |
Sp4 |
Summer course |
No Sp |
| 0114 |
Written and oral assignments |
7,5 c |
Grading: TH |
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7,5 c
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In programs
MPDSD DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPARC ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
Examiner:
Universitetslektor
Marie Strid
Tekniklektor
Daniel Norell
Tekniklektor
Magnus Persson
Univ lektor
Lena Falkheden
Replaces
ARK316
Leadership in architectural professions: masters thesis preparation course ARK460
Architecture - advanced theory and methodology - master's thesis preparation course
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Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for a second cycle course the applicant needs to fulfil the general and specific entry requirements of the programme that owns the course. (If the second cycle course is owned by a first cycle programme, second cycle entry requirements apply.)
Exemption from the eligibility requirement:
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling these requirements.
Course specific prerequisites
Minimum 30,0 credits from courses (in principal the first semester of the MPARC or MPDSD masters programme) with architectural design focus or corresponding qualifications.
Aim
The aim of the course is to prepare for the masters thesis and develop a first draft for a project plan. The aim is also to give an orientation about theories and methods within the field of architectural research and academic writing.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
The student shall be able to:
- prepare, plan and monitor the masters thesis.
- refer to basic theories and methods within architectural research
- practice academic writing
- identify leadership and learning dimensions in the masters thesis, both as part of the studies and as part of the design and building/planning processes the student will meet in his/hers professions.
- reflect on and assess the learning process the student has been through which will culminate in the masters thesis.
- reflect on and assess the masters thesis as a design process and relate it to a professional context.
- give and recieve feedback in a constructive and creative way, whether working alone or in a group.
- develop ones toolbox for teamwork and project assignments.
- describe to others, for instance a client, an employer - what kind of experience of learning and leadership the masters thesis will provide.
- write a project plan in accordance to academic requirements
Content
The course includes lectures, workshops, seminars, group-based and individual assignments and presentations.
Organisation
The course is also given as a half-time course for students taking ARK350 Sustainable building competition 15,0 c during the autumn.
Literature
Will be presented at the course introduction.
Examination
In order to obtain a pass in this course the following requirements must be fulfilled.
- Active participation at lectures, group work, presentations and other scheduled activities (at least 80% presence)
- Submission of all course assignments
- Elaboration on and seminar presentation of a draft for a written Masters Thesis project plan.