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Latest revision as of 20:52, 21 January 2026
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- Course name
- Architectural History Theory 2
- Institution
- University of Detroit Mercy
- Instructor
- YreneoB
- Wikipedia Expert
- Ian (Wiki Ed)
- Subject
- Art History
- Course dates
- 2026-01-13 00:00:00 UTC – 2026-04-27 23:59:59 UTC
- Approximate number of student editors
- 50
The Architectural History & Theory sequence required for majors introduces students to a humanistic understanding of the histories and theoretical discourses of constructed environments and the discipline of architecture. The second course in the sequence focuses on global histories of architecture in the modern era.
This course provides a framework for understanding historical movements in architecture and prepare students to conduct their own historical inquiries. The course is organized into (6) six themes that frame histories and theories of architecture and urbanism within broad social, cultural, economic, and political contexts: Theme 1: Constructions of Landscape, Property & Nature Theme 2: Political Aesthetics of Architecture Theme 3: Industrialization Theme 4: Global Modernisms Theme 5: Housing & Dwellings Theme 6: Utopian Visions & Community Design
Wikipedia Assignment: This will adapt a prior paper assignment where student were asked to research and write an biographical paper about a modern architectural firm, school, or movement. Because the emphasis is on finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information resources and not developing an argumentative thesis, this is well suited to the Wikipedia format. This would be introduced in the first weeks of the semester to permit time to iterate their work and they would be expected both to upload citations but also endeavor to find creative commons visual media to illustrate the work in question. I’m learning about wiki editing myself and working through the training module now to ensure this assignment is well crafted. We would compile a list of start and stub articles aligned with the material, though accept well argued proposals for other article-topics.
This course is co-taught by myself and another instructor with combined lectures and separate weekly sections. I am the coordinating instructor for timelines and assessments.
