Course title
5M998000,9M4500001
History of Architecture and Urban Design

okazaki rumi

ogashiwa norika
Course content
<Section 1>
The first section deals with the architectural and urban history of Japan. Students will acquire methods to analyze historical evidence and reconstruction procedures. The goal is to consider the challenges of preserving historic buildings such as nationally designated cultural properties and World Heritage Sites.

<Section 2>
The second section will look into three examples of historical cities in different areas of the world. There will be lectures followed by discussions.
Purpose of class
To understand the outline of architectural and urban history.
Goals and objectives
  1. Learn the basic architectural styles and associated vocabulary.
  2. Acquire methods to analyze historical evidence and reconstruction procedures.
  3. Learn and consider the challenges of preserving historic buildings such as nationally designated cultural properties and World Heritage Sites.
Language
English
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction (Section 1, Norika Ogashiwa) read reference materials 70minutes
2. Introduction (Section 2, Rumi Okazaki) read reference materials 70minutes
3. Outline of Japanese architectural history 1 antiquity read reference materials 70minutes
4. Outline of Japanese architectural history 2 medieval times read reference materials 70minutes
5. Outline of Japanese architectural history 3-1 early modern era read reference materials 70minutes
6. Outline of Japanese architectural and garden history 3-2 early read reference materials 70minutes
7. Tangible Cultural properties and world heritage read reference materials 70minutes
8. Midterm presentation read reference materials 70minutes
9. Architectural history 1 (Asia) Lecture/ Presentation read reference materials 70minutes
10. Architectural history 1 (Asia) Discussion read reference materials 70minutes
11. Architectural history 2 (Africa) Lecture/ Presentation preparation and comprehension of historical drawings and modelling of 3D cad 150minutes
12. Architectural history 2 (Africa) Discussion preparation and comprehension of historical drawings and modelling of 3D cad 150minutes
13. Architectural history 3 (Europe) Lecture/ Presentation preparation for proposals 150minutes
14. Architectural history 3 (Europe) Discussion preparation for final presentation 150minutes
Total. - - 1300minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Presentation (section 1) Presentation (section 2) Total.
1. 30% 30% 60%
2. 10% 10% 20%
3. 10% 10% 20%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Presentation (section 1) 50%, Presentation (section 2) 50%
Textbooks and reference materials
Will be announced during class.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Japanese and world history.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Will be announced during class
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented graduation thesis, master's thesis and doctoral dissertation
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Fieldwork-based research
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Last modified : Tue Jun 15 04:38:58 JST 2021