The course is an introduction to the different forms of humanistic working and covers the methodological basics of the subject. It trains the ability to address a topic through written discussions in writing workshops.
Learning objective
Students gain an overview of the different research methods available in the field of history and theory of art and architecture. They will apply them in exercises. The course strengthens the methodological competences (preliminary knowledge, source and literature research) as well as their critical-analytical competences (reading and writing competence).
Content
Contains exercises on humanistic methods as well as writing workshops for practising academic techniques (development of an issue, structure of an argumentation, conceptual work, presentation techniques etc.)
Performance assessment as a semester course