Class Seminário de Teoria, Crítica e História de Arquitetura

Based on training content in the fields of Theory, Criticism and History of Architecture and the programming of a Porto/Lisbon seminar by guests with relevant scientific work, the curricular unit stimulates the scientific spirit, critical reflection and encourages the development of research methods , processes of interpretation and critical writing.

The UC Seminar on Theory, Criticism and History of Architecture proposes:

_Transversal reflection on Theory, History and Criticism in architecture, based on the presentation and discussion of approaches to research in the different disciplinary dimensions of Architecture.

_Establish correlation between Theory, History and Criticism, through Seminars that encourage a critical discourse, positioning architectural practice in the theoretical field, among possible approaches promoted by the set of guests:

i. Approaches to History, Theory and Criticism in the production of knowledge in Architecture

ii. Investigation Practices

iii. Communication and Dissemination in Architecture (Curatorship and Editorial Media)

iv. Hermeneutics and interpretive processes.

Theoretical sessions with the participation of invited professors and researchers.

Theoretical-practical sessions in the form of Discussion Groups on the topics addressed in theoretical classes or follow-up exercises. The sessions aim to relate disciplinary contents, and the pertinence of the topics addressed regarding the methodologies used.

The assessment consists of practical work with the aim of structuring the thinking on the themes developed, consisting of:

1- Merit of the Critical Review to be carried out by the doctoral student: 70%

2- Participation in classes and relevance of the question to be asked by the guest of the seminar: 30%

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