25403 - Archaeology / History of Architecture Modulübersicht

Module Number: 25403 - module is no longer offered from WS 2014/15
Module Title:Archaeology / History of Architecture
  Archäologische und architekturgeschichtliche Grundlagen des Weltkulturerbes
Department: Faculty 2 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rheidt, Klaus
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:
  • Competency in evaluating archaeological research methods and their outcomes.
  • Ability todescribe, classify and assess historical  architectural monuments.
Contents:Introduction to archaeology and the history of architecture.

The lectures on "Archaeology" are intended to familiarize students with fundamental archaeological approaches and methods, including the potential advantageous uses of archaeology as well as the inherent problems and dangers of archaeological projects.

The lectures on the “History of Architecture” explain the historical evolution of architecture/architectural styles based on examples of buildings from different time periods and from various countries, i.e. from ancient Greek and Roman times to modern times.

Examples will focus primarily on European architecture, but  a comparative view to buildings from countries outside of Europe is also respected.
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:The bibliography will be presented in class.
Module Examination:Unspecified - Specification from winter semester 2016/17 required!
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Written examination and research paper presentation
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:GTA1-3
Module Components:
  • Lectures and seminars (Archaeology) 
  • Lectures and seminars (History of Architecture)
(The seminars could been given as a practical training.)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 21.02.2014