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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND
URBANISM
(ARC61303/ARC2224)
SYNOPSIS
MARCH 2016
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Programme Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
Module THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC2224) (ARC61303)
Prerequisite None
Credit Hours 3
Classification Core
Instructors Nor Hayati Hussain (norhayati.hussain@taylors.edu.my)
Nicholas Ng (nicholasngkw@gmail.com)
Ida Marlina Mazlan (ida.mazlan@gmail.com)
Lam Shen Fei (Proserpere@live.com)
SYNOPSIS: REACTION PAPER
40% of final marks (individual)
Synopsis dates:
1: Week 3 (11 April 2016)
2: Week 5 (25 April 2016)
3: Week 9 (30 May 2016)
4: Week 10 (6 June 2016)
Introduction
Subsequent to each thematic lecture, students are required to submit a synopsis in the form of
reaction paper. Its aim is for the students to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has
been discussed in class for the week and submit a reaction paper of the text. There will be a total of
4 synopses.
A reaction or response paper requires the writer to analyze a text, then develop commentary related
to it. It requires thoughtful reading, research and writing. It should identify the key points highlighted
in the text and then focus on your personal perspective on issues raised through the text. In addition
to your personal perspective, you should identify experiences or insights that have shaped your
perspective.
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the theoretical issues related to design through study of architecture and
urbanism and its related studies
2. Relate architectural theories to contemporary architecture and urban forms
Tasks
Each students is to prepare and submit reaction papers as synopsis of the given reading during
tutorial sessions. The reaction papers shall be formulated based on questions listed below:
 What issues or problems does the author address?
 What is the author's main point?
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

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 What points or assumptions does the author make, and how does she back that up?
 What are strengths and weaknesses? Where are problems with the argument?
 How do the texts relate? (if multiple texts)
 How do these ideas connect to the overall ideas of the class/unit/etc?
Format
The reaction paper should be at least 300 words (not to exceed 1 page of A4 size) – within a given
template (attached)
Type-written, Arial narrow 12 pts, 1 ½ - spaced lines.
Assessment criteria
1. Identification of key points from the reading
2. Use of appropriate architectural terminologies and writing skills in the synopsis
3. Clarity in opinions and reactions
4. Logical progression to ending with well-developed paragraphs
Plagiarism
To avoid plagiarism, students need to paraphrase and / or quote sources, cite sources and include
sources in the reference list. A plagiarized paper will automatically get an F grade.
Outline
http://www.esuhistoryprof.com/writing_reaction_papers.htm
References

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http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Reaction-Paper
http://www.slideshare.net/venj88/guide-to-writing-a-reaction-paper
TEMPLATE FOR REACTION PAPER (ATTACHED)
SYNOPSIS
DESCRIPTION
ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Grades Marks Key points (2.5) Appropriateness of
Terminologies (2.5)
Clarity in Opinions
and Reactions (2.5)
Logical Progression
(2.5)
A 1.8 -
2.5
Evidence of
outstanding
understanding of Key
points through clear
explanation
Appropriate use of
Terminologies In
discussing the Issues/
Concepts/Theories
Outstanding Clarity
in opinions and
reactions -
Supported with
strong Logical
explanation
Outstanding
Articulation of
logical expressions
ending with well-
developed
paragraphs
B 1.5 -
1.79
Evidence of
understanding of Key
points through
reasonable
explanation
Reasonable use of
Terminologies In
discussing the Issues/
Concepts/Theories with
Minor unfamiliarity
Reasonable clarity
in opinions and
reactions -
Supported with
Logical explanation
Reasonable
Articulation of
logical expressions
ending with well-
developed
paragraphs
C 1.25 -
1.49
Evidence of Some
Understanding of Key
points through
acceptable
explanation
Acceptable use of
Terminologies In
discussing the Issues/
Concepts/Theories with
Noticeable unfamiliarity
Acceptable Clarity in
opinions and
reactions -
Supported with
satisfactory
explanation
Acceptable
Articulation of
logical expressions
ending with some
ambiguous
statements
D 1 -
1.24
Evidence of Some
Understanding of Key
points through not
quite acceptable
explanation
Evidence of Terminologies
however poorly
communicated in
discussing The Issues/
Concepts/Theories With
Weak Clarity in
opinions and
reactions -
Supported with
Lengthy explanation
Poor Articulation of
logical expressions
ending with
noticeable
ambiguous
statements
F 0 -
0.99
Insufficient Evidence
of Understanding of
Key points through
weak explanation
Insufficient Evidence of
Terminologies in
discussing the Issues/
Concepts/Theories With
Improper opinions
and reactions. Not
Matching the Issues/
Concepts/ Theories -
Inadequate Reasons
Unable to Articulate
/ illogical
expressions. Poorly
written synopsis.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303/ARC2224)
SYNOPSIS: REACTION PAPER (MARCH 2015) [5 MARKS]
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