ASIAN ARCHITECTURE

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Objectives of Project

To develop critical perspectives on architecture and urbanism in situations where tradition, modernity and globalization intersect through an exploration of the history of South, Southeast and East Asian architecture
To promote and develop students' knowledge and understanding of selected aspects of Asian architectural and urban design through first-hand experience gained through a study visit to an appropriate local or overseas location relevant to the theme
To develop in each student increasing skills and independence in information gathering, visual and verbal analysis, and critical synthesis
To develop in each student increasing skills in clear, effective, written communication, employing recognized scholarly and professional conventions
To enhance further students' interpersonal and intrapersonal skills

Learning Outcomes

Describe the historical development of the main strands of Asian architecture
Identify a broad range of issues related to the historical and chronological transitions of Asian architectural history
Interpret architectural language in relation to the development of Asian architecture and urbanism based on theme of tradition, modernity and globalization

Objectives of Project

To allow students to undertake a study on issue or contemporary architecture practice in Asia through literature review and prsent an appropriate account of the issue based on the understanding gained through a case study
To introduce studetns to activities which culminate in the production of the study; collection, indexing and evaluation of information; analysis of information; compilation and organization of study; writing of study, assembly of illustration and text; design of layout; binding and presentation

Learning Outcomes

Analyse and discuss the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context within the Asian region
Differentiate the way in which many varied factors contribute to the development of Asian architecture and urbanism
Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Asian architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture
A paper (3,000 to a maximum of 4,000 words, double-spaced)
A power point presentation (10 minutes) - which contains an outlines of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well bibliography