ARCH209 History of Architecture III
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Architecture
Mejrema Zatrić-Šahović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
Achieving complex and wide-scoped understanding of modern architecture by offering an overview of the development of its practices, ideas and institutions, from the 19th c. to the end of 20th c, in relation to multifarious (social, political, technological, economic, ecological) processes that affected it.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Kenneth Frampton, Modern Architecture: A Critical History, (third edition),Thames&Hudson, 2006.
Additional Literature
Provided as and when requiredTeaching Methods
Weekly lectures and mentoring of individual research (study assignment).
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction. | |
| 2 | Industrialization and Urbanization | |
| 3 | First Responses: Arts and Crafts and the Glasgow School | |
| 4 | Art Nouveau (across Europe) | |
| 5 | Vienna: Wagner and Loos | |
| 6 | America: Adler, Sulivan and Wright | |
| 7 | Germany: Deutscher Werkbund, the Bauhaus and Mies | |
| 8 | Mid Term Exam | |
| 9 | New Objectivity, De Stijl and Constructivism | |
| 10 | Le Corbusier and the International Style | |
| 11 | CIAM and the Functional City | |
| 12 | Post-Second World War Architecture I - High and Late Modernism | |
| 13 | Post-Second World War Architecture II - Return to Form /ONLINE!! | |
| 14 | Postmodernism and Regionalism | |
| 15 | Recap |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH209.1 | Course | Monday 12:00 - 14:50 | B F2.6 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 15:00 - 16:00 | ||
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 16:00 | ||
| Thursday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 5
Research Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 4 5
Mid Term Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 4 ECTS credit course corresponds to 100 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Home Study
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
In-term Exam Study
10 hours ⏳ (1 week × 10 h)
Final Exam Study
20 hours ⏳ (1 week × 20 h)
Research Study
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Active Tutorials
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
100 Total Workload Hours
4 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH209] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| ARCH209 | History of Architecture III | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | ARCH217 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Mejrema Zatrić-Šahović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 15:00-16:00 Tuesday: 15:00-16:00 Thursday: 13:00-16:00 |
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| mzatric-sahovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | Achieving complex and wide-scoped understanding of modern architecture by offering an overview of the development of its practices, ideas and institutions, from the 19th c. to the end of 20th c, in relation to multifarious (social, political, technological, economic, ecological) processes that affected it. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Kenneth Frampton, Modern Architecture: A Critical History, (third edition),Thames&Hudson, 2006. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Weekly lectures and mentoring of individual research (study assignment). | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction. | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Industrialization and Urbanization | |||||||||
| Week 3 | First Responses: Arts and Crafts and the Glasgow School | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Art Nouveau (across Europe) | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Vienna: Wagner and Loos | |||||||||
| Week 6 | America: Adler, Sulivan and Wright | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Germany: Deutscher Werkbund, the Bauhaus and Mies | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid Term Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | New Objectivity, De Stijl and Constructivism | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Le Corbusier and the International Style | |||||||||
| Week 11 | CIAM and the Functional City | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Post-Second World War Architecture I - High and Late Modernism | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Post-Second World War Architecture II - Return to Form /ONLINE!! | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Postmodernism and Regionalism | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Recap | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 2,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Research Project | 1 | 40 | 4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Mid Term Exam | 1 | 20 | 2,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 1 | 14 | 14 | Home Study | 2 | 14 | 28 | |||
| In-term Exam Study | 10 | 1 | 10 | Final Exam Study | 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Research Study | 1 | 14 | 14 | Active Tutorials | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 24/02/2026 | |||||||||