The Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies (JCAS) announces the publication of "Unpacking Architectural Drawing Literacy: A Critical Pedagogy Approach to Architecture Collection" written by Shima Hosseininasab, Virginia Ferris, and Burak Erdim.
Download the article: https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/jcas/vol13/iss1/13/
Abstract: This paper explores using architectural drawings as primary sources in instruction sessions at the North Carolina State University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) with a critical pedagogy approach. Architectural collections are among the SCRC's most frequently used materials, yet effective engagement with these unique resources requires specialized knowledge that is often lacking among teaching librarians and faculty, who excel in artifactual literacy and archival practices. The research addresses this gap by arguing that additional guidance in architectural history and technical details is necessary to improve teaching methods and enhance student interpretation of architectural drawings. Using a 200-level architecture class as a case study, this article outlines domain-specific teaching strategies aimed at encouraging reflective inquiry about architectural archives.
JCAS is a peer-reviewed, open access journal sponsored by the New England Archivists, Yale University Library, and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
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