AD253V The Housing Question: Current perspectives on a classical challenge 7.5 credits
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The course "The Housing Question: Current perspectives on a classical challenge " will give students an understanding of housing as an essential part of society's structures and infrastructures. The course posits the idea that "sustainable housing creates sustainable societies" which will be tested from many different perspectives such as sustainable housing, housing as a right, good housing, the housing market, housing crisis, housing supply, housing histories, etc.
Students will meet prominent practitioners and theorists from the housing sector in lectures and have many opportunities for conversation. In-depth studies will take place through case studies of contemporary and historical housing projects. The interdisciplinary and broad approach should give the students better tools and skills to contribute to the sustainable urban development of the future.
The pedagogical structure of the course is based on 3-hour seminars where current perspectives on the housing issue are introduced in short lectures followed by an in-depth conversation between students. An exercise or literature study then links back to the content of the lecture. The seminars are supplemented with a couple of study visits. Exercises linked to lectures and in-depth discussions make up 4.0 HP of the course. Exercise tasks linked to study visits and case studies make up the remaining 3.5 HP. 80% attendance is required for passing.
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Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
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P1 (7.5 hp)Duration
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50%
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Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
10 - 20
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Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
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10045
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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- MOM1 - Module 1, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- MOM2 - Module 2, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.