Contents
Chapter 1: Research Brief
Abstract 3
1.1 Introduction 5
1.2 Hypothesis 6
1.3 Aim and Objective 6
1.4 Methodology 7
1.5 Scope and Limitations 10
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1 The Role of Architectural History in the Bachelor’s course 15
2.1.1 Defining its Purpose 16
2.2 Nature and Techniques of Teaching 20
2.2.1 Modes 20
2.2.2 Methods 21
2.2.3 Outcomes 23
2.3 Inferences 25
Chapter 3: Case Studies
3.1 Case Studies 29
3.1.1 Case Study I: Sir J.J. School of Architecture, Mumbai 30
(I) Semester-III 31
(II) Semester-V 33
(III) Inferences 35
3.1.2 Case Study II: CEPT University, Ahmedabad 37
(I) Semester-III 38
(II) Semester-V 41
(III) Inferences 45
3.1.3 Case Study III: School of Environment and Architecture (SEA), Mumbai 47
(I) Semester-III 48
(II) Semester-V 52
(III) Inferences 55
3.1.4 Case Study IV: SAL School of Architecture, Ahmedabad 57
(I) Semester-III 58
(II) Semester-V 59
(III) Inferences 61
Chapter 4: Conclusion
4.1 Concluding the process 65
4.1.1 Significance of History 66
4.1.2 Role of Institutions in Imparting History education 68
4.1.3 Further Scope 71
Appendices
Appendix A – Tutor Interview Questionnaire 72
Appendix B – Tutor Respondents 72
Appendix C – Student Survey Questionnaire 81
Appendix D – Student Respondents 81
Appendix E – Assignment Samples 82
List of Figures 88
List of Tables 89
Figure Credits 90
Bibliography and References 91