Methodology of Architectural Research
BASIC DATA
course listing
A - main register
course code
EAK0010
course title in Estonian
Arhitektuurialase uurimistöö metoodika
course title in English
Methodology of Architectural Research
course volume CP
2.00
ECTS credits
3.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
no
Structural units teaching the course
EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Timetable link
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course aims in Estonian
Anda baasteadmised teadustöö olemusest ja metodoloogiast, teadmiste kasutamisest arhitektuurivaldkonna uurimuste teostamisel ning magistritöö teoreetilise osa kirjutamisel.
course aims in English
To provide basic knowledge of the nature and methodology of the research, the use of architectural knowledge in the field of inquiries and the theoretical part of the thesis writing.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Üliõpilane omandab teadmised teadustöö olemusest ja metodoloogiast; oskab leida uurimistöö teostamiseks vajalikud teoreetilised allikad ning analüüsida uurimuslikku alusmaterjali; oskab
kasutada saadud teadmisi arhitektuurialase magistritöö teoreetilise osa kirjutamisel.
kasutada saadud teadmisi arhitektuurialase magistritöö teoreetilise osa kirjutamisel.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
The student will acquire knowledge of the nature and methodology of the research, is able to carry out the necessary research to find the sources of the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of architecture and the use of the theoretical part of the thesis writing.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Teemad:
1. Akadeemiline kirjutamine.
2. Arhitektuur, ajalugu, kriitika ja teooria.
3. Võimalik maailmapilt. Arhitekt, ühiskond ja maailm.
4. Paradigma ja tüüp. Hariduse ja professiooni iidolid.
5. Digitaalreaalsus ja post-olukord.
6. Meetod. Traditsioonilised meetodid.
7. Teaduslikud meetodid.
8. Loomingulised meetodid.
1. Akadeemiline kirjutamine.
2. Arhitektuur, ajalugu, kriitika ja teooria.
3. Võimalik maailmapilt. Arhitekt, ühiskond ja maailm.
4. Paradigma ja tüüp. Hariduse ja professiooni iidolid.
5. Digitaalreaalsus ja post-olukord.
6. Meetod. Traditsioonilised meetodid.
7. Teaduslikud meetodid.
8. Loomingulised meetodid.
brief description of the course in English
Themes:
1: Academic writing.
2. Architecture, history, criticism and theory.
3. A possible world view: Architect, society and world.
4. Paradigm and type. Idola of education and professioon.
5. Digital reality and post-condition.
6. Method and methodology. Traditional methods.
7. Scientific research methods.
8. Creative methods.
1: Academic writing.
2. Architecture, history, criticism and theory.
3. A possible world view: Architect, society and world.
4. Paradigm and type. Idola of education and professioon.
5. Digital reality and post-condition.
6. Method and methodology. Traditional methods.
7. Scientific research methods.
8. Creative methods.
type of assessment in Estonian
Loengud, seminarid, individuaalsed konsultatsioonid magistritöö teoreetilise osa kirjutamise juhendamiseks, mis lõpeb eksamiga.
type of assessment in English
Lectures, seminars, individual consultations with the theoretical part of the thesis writing instruction of an examination.
independent study in Estonian
Loengud, seminarid, individuaalsed konsultatsioonid magistritöö teoreetilise osa kirjutamise juhendamiseks, mis lõpeb eksamiga.
independent study in English
Lectures, seminars, individual consultations with the theoretical part of the thesis writing instruction of an examination.
study literature
1) A. Aarma, E. Kalle. Teadustöö alused. TTÜ 2003.
2) L. Groot, D. Wang. Architectural Research Methods. Wiley & Sons, 2002.
3) Metoodilised materjalid (viitamise eeskirjad jm), artiklid.
2) L. Groot, D. Wang. Architectural Research Methods. Wiley & Sons, 2002.
3) Metoodilised materjalid (viitamise eeskirjad jm), artiklid.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
2.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
0.5
lectures
-
practices
1.5
practices
-
exercises
0.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Estonian