Christian Schmid: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020

Name	Prof. Christian Schmid
Address	Lehre Architektur ETH Zürich, HIL E 64.2 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
E-mail	schmid@arch.ethz.ch
Department	Architecture
Relationship	Adjunct Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
051-1232-20L	Integrated Discipline Sociology	3 credits	2U	C. Schmid
Abstract	This part of the curriculum addresses design work in different areas of architecture and urbanism and integrates sociological questions and research methods.
Learning objective	To consider the social context in the design process.
Content	The content is related to the design process and is defined accordingly to the individual project.
052-0704-00L	Sociology II	2 credits	2V	M. Streule Ulloa Nieto, M. A. Glaser, S. Guinand, C. Schmid
Abstract	Sociology II introduces in the first and second part major current perspectives of analysis in urban studies (Monika Streule und Sandra Guinand). The third part of the course discusses Housing as social and cultural practice (Marie Glaser).
Learning objective	This series of lectures enables students to comprehend the built environment in its social context. It approaches the architectural profession from two different angles: macro-sociological and micro-sociological.
Content	In the first part, Sociology II focuses on current perspectives of analysis in urban studies. Theoretical approaches are presented with the help of concrete case studies. First, the postcolonial perspective in urban studies will be introduced, illustrated with examples of empirical research. This part concludes with an introduction into scientific research by presenting different methods in the analysis of urbanization processes in Mexico City, Toyo and San Francisco (lecturer: Monika Streule). In the second part, different processes of urban regeneration will be discussed looking at various case studies in Europe, North America and North Africa. Followed by a presentation of different forms of gentrification (lecturer: Sandra Guinand). In the third part, different models of housing are discussed (lecturer: Marie Glaser).
Lecture notes	No script - Information available at the following link: http://www.soziologie.arch.ethz.ch/
Literature	Various texts, in addition to the lecture will be provided.
052-0724-20L	Soziology: Memories of Zurich West There is a limit of 30 students.	2 credits	2G	S. Guinand, C. Schmid
Abstract	In this research seminar, we will investigate the different—and sometimes opposing—tangible and intangible dimensions of memory. Taking the history of Zurich West as a case study, participants will conduct various qualitative methods and present their results in class.
Learning objective	The aim of this course is to critically investigate and reconstruct memories of Zurich West by incorporating different actors’ subjective perspectives, as well as discourses on the area. Participants will also collect information on the tangible and intangible transformation processes of Zurich West. The results of the seminar will be presented in the form of a short booklet to be handed out and made available on the department’s website as an e-publication. A further goal is to introduce participants to qualitative methodological tools. The class is framed to: 1) have students experiment with the challenges of qualitative methods while collecting data in situ; 2) become familiar with new dimensions of qualitative research while simultaneously developing a critical approach to these tools; and 3) devise new perspectives into their personal research project.
Content	The research seminar engages with the notion of memory, which is intimately entangled with the notion of heritage. Memory can be expressed, on one hand, as all the tangible traces that remain in the built environment, as well as all the intangible dimensions associated with a specific object, environment, or moment. The area of Zurich West is particularly suitable for this exploratory investigation, as it has experienced different layers of transformations over the past several decades. It was the core industrial area for the greater Zurich region with varied forms of industrial production such as machines, turbines, soap, beer, and logistical facilities until the 1980s. It then turned into a meeting place for an alternative cultural milieu, with all sorts of venues and high hopes for innovative projects in regard to its future development. However, it then quickly turned into a “trendy” and luxury neighbourhood at the end of the 1990s, when public authorities designated it for real estate development. In the research seminar this urban trajectory will be explored through the following aspects: Where can memory be found? How is it expressed in the built environment? What do we know and learn? Are there missing elements? What is hidden? Is there a such a thing as “ordinary” memory? What is institutional (official) and what is not? What are the attributes of memory? Are there opposing memories? Should we speak of memories? We will attempt to answer these questions by first looking at archival materials, undertaking photographic surveys, and then by conducting qualitative interviews with (former) residents, (former) users and local stakeholders—sometimes using the photo-elicitation technique.
Lecture notes	No script
Literature	A syllabus with central texts will be handed out at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites / Notice	The course will be held in English. Participants must be able to speak and write in English. The course is restricted to 30 students. Please send a motivation letter to sguinand@ethz.ch until February 2020.
063-0814-20L	Sociology (Thesis Elective)	6 credits	13A	C. Schmid, C. Ting
Abstract	Master elective works in sociology are written works that are based on the criteria of scientific work in the social sciences. The students are guided intensely while their work is supervised throughout the course.
Learning objective	Besides the examination of the content, the aim is to write a scientific text, in terms of the structure, form, consistency, and scientific validity.
Content	The Focal work concerns "urban qualities" from the perspective of concrete everyday experiences of users and residents. The focus is on investigation and analysis of the interaction between urban and spatial processes and the concrete experience and perception of everyday urban life through qualitative interviews.
Prerequisites / Notice	For more information, please visit our website: http://www.soziologie.arch.ethz.ch/downloads/
064-0018-20L	Research Methods in Landscape and Civic Design	3 credits	2K	G. Vogt, C. Girot, H. Klumpner, F. Persyn, C. Schmid, M. Topalovic
Abstract	As part of the ‘Doctoral Program in Landscape and Urban Studies’, the ‘Research Methods in Landscape and Civic Design' seminar offers PhD students at the D-Arch an application-oriented introduction into the variety of methodologies and tools available to conduct research on the (built) environment at the urban and territorial scale.
Learning objective	The seminar's objective is to introduce PhD students to the multitude of research methodologies, tools and techniques within the fields of urban studies, urban design, territorial planning and landscape architecture. Based on the conveyed knowledge, the seminar ultimately aims at enabling PhD candidates to critically assess existing methods and tools, and to refine and develop an academically sound research framework for their own studies.
Content	The seminar is organized along three modules that are arranged according to the PhD classes' particular needs: A: Methodology Module >>> Introduction of a research methodology by an expert / short contributions by PhD students + exercise and discussion / moderated by doctoral program coordinator (Lecturer/Dozent). This will include quantitative and qualitative methods such as ethnographic research, case study research, grounded theory, survey design, mapping, methods in statistical and data analysis, etc. (3-4 per semester) B: Literature Module >>> Reading sessions organized and conducted by doctoral program coordinator (Lecturer/Dozent) / invited experts from the Department. These sessions will support the methodology modules with theoretical and historical texts with a specifically tailored reading syllabus. (4-5 per semester). C: Techniques Module >>> Introduction into research techniques and tools / organized by doctoral program coordinator (Lecturer/Dozent) / conducted by respective experts. These modules will make students familiar with technical aspects such as academic writing, or the the use of GIS software, the ETH library or the gta archive, etc.(2-3 per semester)
Prerequisites / Notice	The seminar is jointly organized by the coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Landscape and Urban Studies, and the I-LUS faculty. Although located at the D-Arch, the seminar is open to all doctoral students at ETH who are involved or interested in research at the urban and territorial scale.
115-0508-00L	Lecture Week 08: Spatial Sociology Only for MAS, DAS and CAS in Spatial Planning.	2 credits	1G	C. Schmid, P. Klaus
Abstract	Spatial Planning is strongly linked with social processes. Thus, planning measures have impacts on the people, and changes in society influence planning processes. Concepts such as urbanisation, gentrification, segregation and density are discussed in the course. Instruments related to practice such as participation and ethnography are presented.
Learning objective	Aim of the course is to present the most important interrelations between society and spatial planning and spatial development. The main focus is on a better understanding of topics, pro-cedures and methods in social sciences. The course presents new approaches to urban quality, working with statistics and interviews, as well as the ethnographic exploration of neighbor-hoods. Finally, it highlights the variety and the possibilities of the collaboration with the popu-lation in planning processes - the participation process - and to make it useful for practice.