14501
URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN, SPECIAL COURSE,
AFRICAN ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN, 5 ov
Tietoa luennoitsijoista
Special Lecturer: Marie-Alphonse Liwata, Architect, ma@liwata.net, www.liwata.net
Luentoja ja harjoituksia
Lectures 48 h. Exercises 30 h. Autumn 2004 (Date and time to be specified later)
Tavoitteet
GOALS AND CONTENTS: The purpose of the course is to provide basic elements for understanding African architecture by exploring the contribution of African philosophies and religions on the built environment. The course will focus on three major topics: Definition of African architecture, traditional architecture, concepts and origins of African cities.
Tutkintovaatimukset
REQUIREMENTS: Participation in seminar lectures, exercise and writing personal essay on a chosen topic.
Kirjallisuus
LITERATURE: To be specified during the seminar.
Huomautuksia
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The lectures will be in English and the essay could be written in English or French.