COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course will survey a range of architectural periods, works, and ideas over the past two millennia. From classical antiquity to the current period, we will look at how the discipline has evolved through technological and societal advances, while acknowledging perennial questions on humanity’s relationship with the built environment. As a survey course, the curriculum will cover a broad range of periods that have contributed to the history of Western architecture, and will provide students an introduction to canonical works. The aim is to identify major movements that have had a broad and resonant influence throughout the discipline of architecture.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will gain a basic understanding of a wide range of projects and ideas, and should develop a sense of the overall chronology of Western architecture. As a primer course in architectural history, the goal is to develop a visual understanding of some of the most major themes that constitute the discipline’s history. Students will be tested on their knowledge of covered material through a series of quizzes throughout the semester, and resulting in a final exam which will include a writing element in which they will be asked to compare two major works. Architecture majors will be required to attend a series of digital workshops and complete accompanying exercises that work in conjunction with the history lectures.
Academic Integrity
If a portion of your work (e.g., in a blog) is not your own, you must cite the source completely. Images are also copyrighted. Even when you utilize “copy-free” work from Wikimedia Commons, there are rules for how the author is to be credited. From the Library Tutorials for Research Success: (http://library.lehigh.edu/teaching_support/information_literacy_teaching_research_skills/tutorials_research_success): “You need to steer clear of any form of plagiarism to be an ethical and information literate student, one confident in his/her ability to research a topic from different sources and to effectively synthesize that information with a clear understanding of when to quote, when to cite and how to paraphrase. Please read the guides provided here for help on being that kind of student, able to complete a research assignment with confidence and with the knowledge that your course assignment is your own work.”
tldr: don’t copy without crediting your source
Academic Performance and Grading Criteria
- Attendance (incl. weekly posts) – 35%*
- Part 1 Quiz – 15%
- Part 2 Quiz – 20%
- Part 3 Quiz – 30%
- *more than 2 unexcused absences will result in a deduction of 5 points from your overall grade… don’t miss class! Upon a student’s third unexcused absence, a Section 3 report will be filed with the University.
- If you cannot make it to class due to extenuating circumstances, please discuss issues with me before or after class, and your absence may be partially or fully excused.
- Completion of all responses is mandatory.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting accommodations, please contact both your instructor and the Office of Academic Support Services, Williams Hall, Suite 301 (610-758-4152) as early as possible in the semester. You must have documentation from the Academic Support Services office before accommodations can be granted.
Environment
Lehigh University endorses The Principles of Our Equitable Community [http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/initiatives/PrinciplesEquity_Sheet_v2_032212.pdf]. We expect each member of this class to acknowledge and practice these Principles. Respect for each other and for differing viewpoints is a vital component of the learning environment inside and outside the classroom.
University Statement on Remote Learning
To meet the challenge of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lehigh instructors and students will be adopting new forms of instruction and interaction; following new guidelines around classroom behaviors; enhancing communications; and doing our best to be patient, flexible, and accommodating with each other. In remote synchronous meetings, students are expected to attend just as they would any other Lehigh class. Zoom classes work best when all students come to class ready to participate and follow the instructor’s guidelines regarding use of web-cameras. You may be asked to turn your camera on during active learning sessions in Zoom. If you have a strong preference not to do so, please contact your instructor to let them know. Students should respect the in-classroom privacy of their instructors and fellow students by not taking screenshots or recording class sessions. Some instructors will record Zoom sessions; however, any recorded live sessions will be shared only with students in the class and will be deleted at the end of the semester.