ARCH357 Bosnian Architecture
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Architecture
Adnan Zoranić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course will cover some of the most fundamental aspects of architectural history in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The objective of the unit is to understand importance of traditional and historical architecture of some region, in this case in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an emphasis on interrelationships between new building and existing environment, including esthetical and functional performance.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Arhitektura prethodne civilizacije – Kultura građenja i duh modernizma u Jugoslaviji u periodu 1945-1990, (2020), book published by International University of Sarajevo; Pasic, Amir, J., Islamic Architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina, Istanbul, 1994. Grabrijan, Dušan, The Bosnian oriental architecture in Sarajevo : with special reference to the contemporary one, Ljubljana : DDU Univerzum, 1984 Straus, Ivan, The architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina 1945-1995, Sarajevo: Oko Graficko Izdavacka Kuca, 1998 Ibelings, Hans, Architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995-2010, Sarajevo, Association of Architects, 2011 Kurto, Nedžad, Arhitektura u Austrougarskom periodu
Additional Literature
-Teaching Methods
Lectures with examples and class discussionss
Individual and team work; in-class activities.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Bosnian architecture. | N/A |
| 2 | "Bosnian architecture before 1463. " | N/A |
| 3 | Bosnian architecture from 1463-1878, Urbanism and Public buildings. | Pasic, Amir, J., Islamic Architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina, Istanbul, 1994. |
| 4 | Bosnian architecture from 1463-1878, Housing | Pasic, Amir, J., Islamic Architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina, Istanbul, 1994. |
| 5 | "Visit to Museum - Svrzo house in Sarajevo " | N/A |
| 6 | "Bosnian architecture from 1878-1918. " | Kurto, Nedžad, Arhitektura u Austrougarskom periodu |
| 7 | "Bosnian architecture from 1878-1918 " | Kurto, Nedžad, Arhitektura u Austrougarskom periodu |
| 8 | Mid-term exam. | N/A |
| 9 | "Bosnian architecture from 1918-1945 " | Grabrijan, Dušan, The Bosnian oriental architecture in Sarajevo : with special reference to the contemporary one, Ljubljana : DDU Univerzum, 1984 |
| 10 | Bosnian architecture from 1945-1992 I | • Arhitektura prethodne civilizacije – Kultura građenja i duh modernizma u Jugoslaviji u periodu 1945-1990, (2020), book published by International University of Sarajevo;Grabrijan, Dušan, The Bosnian oriental architecture in Sarajevo : with special reference to the contemporary one, Ljubljana : DDU Univerzum, 1984 |
| 11 | Bosnian architecture from 1945-1992 II | • Arhitektura prethodne civilizacije – Kultura građenja i duh modernizma u Jugoslaviji u periodu 1945-1990, (2020), book published by International University of Sarajevo;Straus, Ivan, The architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina 1945-1995, Sarajevo: Oko Graficko Izdavacka Kuca, 1998 |
| 12 | Destruction period 1992-1995 | Ibelings, Hans, Architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995-2010, Sarajevo, Association of Architects, 2011 |
| 13 | Bosnian architecture from 1995-Present. | Ibelings, Hans, Architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995-2010, Sarajevo, Association of Architects, 2011 |
| 14 | Discussion about application of acquired knowledge. | N/A |
| 15 | Summary of Bosnian architecture lessons. | N/A |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH357.1 | Course | Thursday 11:00 - 12:50 | A F3.7 - Small Architecture Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 11:00 | A F3.13 | |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 15:00 | A F3.13 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Activity/Progress
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 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
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
Home study and work
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
Midterm exam
20 hours ⏳ (4 week × 5 h)
Final exam
24 hours ⏳ (4 week × 6 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 [ARCH357] 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.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| ARCH357 | Bosnian Architecture | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | Senior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Adnan Zoranić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Wednesday: 9:00-11:00 Thursday: 12:00-15:00 |
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| azoranic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | - | Assistant E-mail | azoranic@ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | This course will cover some of the most fundamental aspects of architectural history in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The objective of the unit is to understand importance of traditional and historical architecture of some region, in this case in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an emphasis on interrelationships between new building and existing environment, including esthetical and functional performance. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Arhitektura prethodne civilizacije – Kultura građenja i duh modernizma u Jugoslaviji u periodu 1945-1990, (2020), book published by International University of Sarajevo; Pasic, Amir, J., Islamic Architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina, Istanbul, 1994. Grabrijan, Dušan, The Bosnian oriental architecture in Sarajevo : with special reference to the contemporary one, Ljubljana : DDU Univerzum, 1984 Straus, Ivan, The architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina 1945-1995, Sarajevo: Oko Graficko Izdavacka Kuca, 1998 Ibelings, Hans, Architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995-2010, Sarajevo, Association of Architects, 2011 Kurto, Nedžad, Arhitektura u Austrougarskom periodu | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures with examples and class discussionss, individual and team work; in-class activities. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Online | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to Bosnian architecture. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 2 | "Bosnian architecture before 1463. " | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Bosnian architecture from 1463-1878, Urbanism and Public buildings. | Pasic, Amir, J., Islamic Architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina, Istanbul, 1994. | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Bosnian architecture from 1463-1878, Housing | Pasic, Amir, J., Islamic Architecture in Bosnia and Hercegovina, Istanbul, 1994. | ||||||||
| Week 5 | "Visit to Museum - Svrzo house in Sarajevo " | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 6 | "Bosnian architecture from 1878-1918. " | Kurto, Nedžad, Arhitektura u Austrougarskom periodu | ||||||||
| Week 7 | "Bosnian architecture from 1878-1918 " | Kurto, Nedžad, Arhitektura u Austrougarskom periodu | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid-term exam. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 9 | "Bosnian architecture from 1918-1945 " | Grabrijan, Dušan, The Bosnian oriental architecture in Sarajevo : with special reference to the contemporary one, Ljubljana : DDU Univerzum, 1984 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Bosnian architecture from 1945-1992 I | • Arhitektura prethodne civilizacije – Kultura građenja i duh modernizma u Jugoslaviji u periodu 1945-1990, (2020), book published by International University of Sarajevo;Grabrijan, Dušan, The Bosnian oriental architecture in Sarajevo : with special reference to the contemporary one, Ljubljana : DDU Univerzum, 1984 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Bosnian architecture from 1945-1992 II | • Arhitektura prethodne civilizacije – Kultura građenja i duh modernizma u Jugoslaviji u periodu 1945-1990, (2020), book published by International University of Sarajevo;Straus, Ivan, The architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina 1945-1995, Sarajevo: Oko Graficko Izdavacka Kuca, 1998 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Destruction period 1992-1995 | Ibelings, Hans, Architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995-2010, Sarajevo, Association of Architects, 2011 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Bosnian architecture from 1995-Present. | Ibelings, Hans, Architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina 1995-2010, Sarajevo, Association of Architects, 2011 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Discussion about application of acquired knowledge. | N/A | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Summary of Bosnian architecture lessons. | N/A | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Activity/Progress | 1 | 10 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 14 | 28 | Home study and work | 2 | 14 | 28 | |||
| Midterm exam | 5 | 4 | 20 | Final exam | 6 | 4 | 24 | |||
| Midterm Quiz | ||||||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 19/02/2026 | |||||||||