Module Number:
| 11462
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Module Title: | Conservation of Ruins and Archaeological Sites |
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Konservierung von Ruinen und Archäologischen Stätten
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Department: |
Faculty 6 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
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Responsible Staff Member: | -
Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Blokker, Johanna
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: |
Every summer semester
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Credits: |
6
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Learning Outcome: | The module will allow the students - to understand and assess the values and significance of ruins and archaeological sites,
- to assess and develop concepts for the physical preservation, conservation and rehabilitation of ruins and archaeological sites,
- to assess and develop concepts for the presentation of ruins and archaeological sites.
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Contents: | - The module will provide an introduction into the history of perception and appreciation of ruins and archaeological sites in their wide range of significance for people, encompassing ruins from ancient times as well as medieval, post-medieval and eve contemporary ruins and archaeological sites.
- Furthermore it will present and discuss the specific problems that surround the physical preservation of ruins and of archaeological sites. Preventing and retarding decay will be discusses as well as methods of rehabilitating and strengthening ruins without interfering with their cultural significance. This includes discussing the benefits and problems of shelter buildings and other protective structures.
- Another field is the task of presenting and interpreting ruins and archaeological sites to visitors. This includes such topics as site design as well as the particular topic of (partial) reconstructions for interpretation or validation purposes.
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Recommended Prerequisites: | None |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | None |
Forms of Teaching and Proportion: | -
Seminar
/ 4 Hours per Week per Semester
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Self organised studies
/ 120 Hours
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Teaching Materials and Literature: | The bibliography will be presented in class. |
Module Examination: | Final Module Examination (MAP) |
Assessment Mode for Module Examination: | Research paper (15-20 pages) |
Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | None |
Part of the Study Programme: | -
Abschluss im Ausland /
Architektur /
keine PO
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Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree /
Architektur /
PO 2022
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Environmental and Resource Management /
keine PO
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Heritage Conservation and Site Management /
keine PO
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Master (research-oriented) /
Heritage Conservation and Site Management /
PO 2015
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Abschluss im Ausland /
Städtebau und Stadtplanung /
keine PO
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Abschluss im Ausland /
World Heritage Studies /
keine PO
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Remarks: | In the event that the module cannot be taught or tested according to the present description (e.g. for reasons of infection protection), the alternatives communicated on relevant platforms (e.g. homepage or Moodle) apply. |
Module Components: | Conservation of Ruins and Archaeological Sites |
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: | |