COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE / DEPARTMENT : MITL/ARCHITECTURE

COURSE CODE : AR152-1

COURSE TITLE : HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3

PRE-REQUISITE : AR151-1
CO-REQUISITE : NONE
CREDIT UNIT(S) : 2.0
CLASS SCHEDULE : 3.0 hrs. per week

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Architectural reflections of traditional Asian thoughts and civilizations: their changes and challenges in contemporary life.

COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Discuss the mutual reinforcement of culture and architecture reflected in the thoughts of the times in asia. (SOa,c,k)
2. Discuss the history of human community with special emphasis on the structures built in Asia. (SOa,b,j,k)
3. Analyze & evaluate architectural history through annotated drawings and creative writing.. (SOa,e,j,k)

COURSE COVERAGE

WEEK NO.* TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES DATE

COVERED*

 Clarify expectations from the course and

from the students and instructor.
Course Orientation  State the course description and objectives.
1  Explain the course coverage, evaluation and
policies.
 State the house rules.

Islamic Architecture 1. Discuss overview of the History of Islamic

Architecture. (C01)
2. Identify the architectural style of Islamic
Architecture. (C02)
3. Explain the comparative analysis between
the historic architecture and the modern
architecture. (C03)

Architecture of India & Pakistan 4. Discuss evolution of the History of

Architecture in India & Pakistan, Japan and
Architecture of China. China. (C02)
2-4 5. Explain the comparative analysis between
Architecture of Japan the architecture of India and Pakistan. (C03)
6. Explain the comparative analysis between
the architecture of China and Japan. (C03)

PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT

Program Chair/ Date

Date Given: Validated By:

5-6 7. Discuss evolution of the History of

Architecture of Indonesia Architecture in the ASEAN Region (C02)
8. Discuss the cultural and religious basis of
Architecture of Singapore signs and symbols in architecture, its origin
and influences in ASEAN Region. (CO1)
Architecture of Malaysia 9. Explain the comparative analysis between
the traditional and modern architecture of
the ASEAN Region. (C03)
10. Identify and illustrate the architecture of
the ASEAN Region (C01 & C02).

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 7-8 Architecture of Thailand 10. Discuss evolution of the History of
Architecture in the ASEAN Region (C02)
Architecture of Cambodia 11. Discuss the cultural and religious basis of
signs and symbols in architecture, its origin
and influences in ASEAN Region. (CO1)
12. Explain the comparative analysis between
the traditional and modern architecture of
the ASEAN Region. (C03)
13. Identify and illustrate the architecture of
the ASEAN Region (C01 & C02).

MIDTERM COURSE ASSESSMENT

Program Chair/ Date
Date Given: Validated By:

Architecture of Nepal and Tibet 1. Discuss role religion in the evolution of

9-10 architecture the Himalayas. (C01)
Architecture of the Himalayan 2. Identify and illustrate the architecture of
Countries the Himalayan Countries. (C01 & C02).
3. Compare and analyze the different type of
religious architecture of the Himalayas.
(CO2)
4. Identify the contribution of the past
architectures in the development of
modern architecture. (CO3)

Architecture of the Australia and 5. Identify and illustrate the architecture

11 Australasian Countries Australia and Australasian Countries. (C01
& C02).
6. Explain the comparative analysis between
Australia and Western architecture. (C03)

FINAL COURSE ASSESSMENT

12
Program Chair/ Date
Date Given: Validated By:

MAKE-UP CLASS (This section is to be filled out completely, if applicable)

Date Remarks (Topic/Activity) Validated by:

* For Summer Term, one (1) week covers two (2) weeks of a Regular Term.
*To track the progress of the course, students and professors should take note of the date when the topic was covered.

TEXTBOOK

Cruickshank, D., editor, (2001) Sir Banister Fletcher’s A History of Architecture: Architectural Press, (latest ed.)

REFERENCES

1. Reyes, Elizabeth (2002). Tropical Interiors : Contemporary Style in the Philippines ; Singapore : Periplus.
2. Unwin, Simon (2012). Exercises in Architecture : Learning to think as an architect .London : Routledge.
3. Lico, Gerard (2008). Arkitekturang Filipino : a history of architecture and urbanism in the Philippines . Quezon City : UP
Press.

ONLINE REFERENCES

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 1. Stewart, Desmond et al. (1965), A History of World Cultures: Age of Faith; Time-Life Incorporated
2. Francione, Gianni (1998), Tropical Asian Style,
3. Nuttgens, Patrick (1997), The Story of Architecture: Phaidon Press
4. Klassen, Winand W. (1980), History of Western Architecture: San Carlos University Press
5. Lim, Jon, ed. (2001), Transforming Traditions: Architecture in the ASEAN Countries: ASEAN Committee on Culture and
Information (COCI)
6. Rujivacharakul/ Hahn/ Oshima/Christensen. (2014), Architecturalized Asia: Mapping a Continent through History
(Spatial Habitus: Making and Meaning in Asia's Architecture); Hong Kong University Press.
7. Stavros/ Knapp/ Ruan (2014), Kyoto: An Urban History of Japan's Premodern Capital (Spatial Habitus: Making and
Meaning in Asia's Architecture); University of Hawaii Press

COURSE REQUIREMENT

The final grade of the students is based on the following components:

The final grade of the students is based on the following components:

CLASS STANDING_____________________________________________ 40%

Learning Tasks 20%
(e.g. Research, Assignments,
Exercises and Written & Oral Report)
Quizzes 20%

MAJOR COURSE ASSESSMENT__________________________________ 60%

Preliminary Course Assessment (1st Long Exam) 20%
Mid-Term Course Assessment (2nd Long Exam) 20%
Final Course Assessment (Final Exam) 20%

The student is required to obtain a final grade of 60% in order to pass the course.

The final grade of the student is interpreted as shown on the table below.
91.51
Above 87.01 – 82.51 – 78.01– 73.51 – 69.01 – 64.51 – 60.00 – Below
AVERAGE (%) –
96.00 91.50 87.00 82.50 78.00 73.50 69.00 64.50 60.00
96.00
FINAL GRADE 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 5.00
Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds to fail the course are the following:
 Intellectual dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) during examinations and other requirements;
 Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incurred more
than 20% of the total number of school days (i.e., 7 unexcused absences) shall not be given credit to the course
regardless of class standing. For further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the MCL Student Catalogue.
 Other grounds as stipulated in the MCL Student Catalogue, and other relevant policies and regulations that may be
promulgated from time to time.

STUDENT INTERVENTION

Students with a preliminary class standing of ≤ 55% or those whose GWA status is marked “NOT OK” in the Student Intervention
Module (OSS Application) need to undergo intervention activities which include but are not limited to any of the following:

(a) remedial assessment;

(b) consultation;
(c) referral to CGC;
(d) tutorial/mentoring/coaching;
(e) collaborative learning activities;
(f) notifications/reminders; and
(g) performance monitoring.

AVAILABLE COURSE MATERIALS

a. Course Syllabus
b. References and Textbooks
c. Multimedia Resources for General Viewing

OTHER COURSE POLICIES

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English is the medium of instruction. Lectures, discussions, and documentation will be in English. Code switching is highly
discouraged and the use of other languages aside from English in communicating and in presenting course works will be a
valid ground for demerits in that given exercise.

ATTENDANCE
Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incurred absences

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 more than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of school days shall not be given credit to the course regardless of class
standing. For further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the MCL Student Catalogue.

HOMEWORK, WRITTEN REPORTS AND REACTION PAPERS

All homework and other assigned coursework must be submitted on time.

COURSE PORTFOLIO
All exercises and requirements for the course are to be compiled by the students as part of their portfolio. The same must be
made available for inspection by the Instructor before the end of the term.

HONOR, DRESS, AND GROOMING CODE

Other provisions stipulated in the MCL Student Catalogue will be enforced in and out of the classroom. Students who have
violated the dress code policy and other related offenses will not be permitted to attend classes without being cleared by the
Student Affairs Office or the Guidance Office.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

COURSE COORDINATOR: Simon G. Cervantes

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: J Antonio Vicente D. Mercado II

Don G. De Vera

CONSULTATION SCHEDULE

NAME OF FACULTY MEMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:
DAYS AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTATION:
TIME AND VENUE:

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