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Syllabus

LK0313 Landscape architecture: History, theory and practice, 15.0 Credits

Landskapsarkitektur: historia, teori och praktik

Subjects

Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0201

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 150 credits of which 90 credits in Landscape Architecture, and/or Architecture, and/or Urban Planning and/or Human Geography and/or Community Planning, and English 6, or admitted to the Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation – Master´s programme.

Objectives

To provide deep understanding of different landscape architecture and design theories and viewpoints through history and their relation to landscape architecture practice.

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• understand theories and concepts in landscape architecture and design

• analyse major fields of landscape architecture research, their methodology and relation to other design disciplines

• discuss key theories and case studies of landscape architecture history in Sweden and internationally; critically relate these knowledges to the development of modern society

• elaborate practical implications from theories in landscape architecture and design

• discuss main theoretical viewpoints in today’s landscape architecture and its relation to sustainability

Competence and skills

• apply key landscape architecture theories and historical precedences into a landscape architecture design concept

Judgement and approach

• reflect on a personal approach in the field of landscape architecture and future professional role

• decode contemporary landscapes and reflect on them from a personal point of view concerning design and ethical standpoints.

Content

The course is consisted of lectures, seminars, field trip and writing an essay. Suggested literature list covers the history and contemporary practice of landscape architecture, design theory and landscape architecture/architecture theory. A field trip to a city or place in Europe, and visits in Uppsala-Stockholm are included in the course. Different topics will be discussed in seminars.

Students will produce one conceptual design which reflects discussed theories and historical case studies.

Students will produce one analytical text with a critical assessment of a chosen landscape architecture project. Students will write a reflecting text about their own approach as a designer in relation to given lectures, field trips, literature and seminars. Special attention will be given to critical thinking and the producing of graphic communication such as sketches, photos, figures and diagrams.

Excursions, study visits, seminars and activities connected to them are compulsory.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written works, conceptual design, and participation in compulsory activities.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Field trips are financed by the student. Information about costs will be available on the course homepage 4 weeks before the course starts.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development