Christian Schmid: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019

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
051-1232-19L	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	C. Schmid, M. A. Glaser, R. Nüssli, M. Streule Ulloa Nieto
Abstract	Sociology II introduces in the first and second part major current perspectives of analysis in urban studies (Rahel Nüssli and Monika Streule). 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, actual poltics of urbansation and different forms of the urban in the metropolitan region of Zurich are discussed and specific urban configurations and politics of urbanisation are presented (lecturer: Rahel Nüssli). In the second part, 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 urbanisation processes in Mexico City (lecturer: Monika Streule)d 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.
063-0814-19L	Sociology (Thesis Elective)	6 credits	11A	C. Schmid, L. B. Howe, 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/
064-0018-19L	NSL Doctoral Colloquium: Methods in Urban and Landscape Studies	3 credits	1K	H. Klumpner, M. Angélil, C. Girot, C. Schmid, G. Vogt
Abstract	Advanced PhD candidates of urban studies, urban and landscape design and urban sociology report about their experiences and insights in the concrete application of methods utilized for their research and scientific publications. Discussion of ongoing individual work, methodological questions, critical perspectives on urban and landscape design and city's relation to society.
Learning objective	The seminar seeks to provide participants with a differentiated knowledge of methods in the field of the urbanism. Furthermore, it provides a platform to exchange contemporary urban research experiences across disciplinary boundaries, drawing from different geographies of knowledge production. Possible meta-themes include modes of data assessment in urban studies, ways of progressing from hypothesis to synthesis, and research by design as method.
Content	Participants will be expected to submit single-page abstracts of their papers in advance and to make a presentation of app. 20 minutes at the colloquium. The discussion will be moderated by the organizing professors and invited guests.
Prerequisites / Notice	The seminar is joint-organized by the chairs of Prof. Kees Christiaanse, Prof. Dr. Christian Schmid, Prof. Dr. Marc Angélil and Prof. Hubert Klumpner as one full-day event in the academic semester. The will comprise different formats, alternating with the responsible chair. Participants in both cases will be expected to submit single-page abstracts of their papers in advance and to make a presentation of app. 20 minutes at the colloquium. The discussion rounds will be moderated by the organizing professor and the invited guests. Enrolment on agreement with the lecturer only.