Pieter Broucke

I loved this class! We did have to write a response paper (~200 words) on the readings for every class, but the readings were usually pretty short and they were just graded for completion. We only had 3 tests, where you had to memorize ~60 buildings, and just 2 papers. That does somewhat sound like a lot but as long as you went to class it was totally fine. If you have a hard time memorizing things I wouldn't take the class, but I really enjoyed it!

I loved this class! We did have to write a response paper (~200 words) on the readings for every class, but the readings were usually pretty short and they were just graded for completion. We only had 3 tests, where you had to memorize ~60 buildings, and just 2 papers. That does somewhat sound like a lot but as long as you went to cl …Read more

The material was rushed through for the amount of of material covered, and exams were dense. It could be difficult to take notes due to the way information was joined together. Professor Broucke is friendly and accommodating though and material was interesting that I would take again.

World Architecture covers a lot of different topics and jumps around. Even though the course says world architecture, it is mostly European architecture (around 40%), which makes sense as the professor mainly studies European architecture. The course is very informative and is pretty easy. Heavy on memorization, every class is a lecture. There is a short response paper due each week on the short reading, which is cool. There are three midterms (which occur during class), with the professor giving lots of clues to what will be on the exams. Overal, the class is pretty easy, he is a great grader, and does not require lots of skill. Just demands you read short papers, turn in 1 page response, pay attention in class, and study for maybe 2 hours before a midterm.

World Architecture covers a lot of different topics and jumps around. Even though the course says world architecture, it is mostly European architecture (around 40%), which makes sense as the professor mainly studies European architecture. The course is very informative and is pretty easy. Heavy on memorization, every class is a lect …Read more