By the end of the course, the student will be able to

• Critically examine the foundations of architectural knowledge and its role in shaping theory and research.
• Analyze and interpret key theoretical paradigms in architecture, evaluating their historical and contemporary relevance.
• Define appropriate research fields to investigate architectural queries and develop original insights.
• Synthesize architectural knowledge from diverse sources to construct well-reasoned theoretical arguments.
• Produce and present an independent research paper that demonstrates a strong theoretical framework, methodological rigor, and contribution to architectural discourse.