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Syllabus

LK0379 Sustainable development of the urban landscape, theory course, 15.0 Credits

Hållbar utveckling av stadslandskapet, teorikurs

Subjects

Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

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

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Courses corresponding to 120 credits of which at least 90 credits within one of the following subjects or dicsiplinary domains:



- architecture

- built environment

- economy

- building science

- physical planning

- human geography or physical geography

- landscape architecture

- landscape planning

- leadership and organization

- environmental science

- political science

and

- Swedish language proficiency equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor’s level) studies.

- English 6

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the students insight into how planning and management may be organized to support a more sustainable development in a municipality. The students are going to achieve the necessary knowledge needed in order to develop the urban landscape for a more sustainable society, using urban outdoor planning as a tool. In order for a long term development to be successful, the planning needs to be linked to the management, and ways to accomplish this is discussed in the course. The course uses different theoretical principles of planning and critically analyse the use of different solutions for a sustainable urban landscape.

The students will, after the course is finished:

• know alternative strategies for a sustainable development to complement current practice in practical planning and management situations.

• Be able to address practical planning and managements situations in a deliberative way with inter and intra disciplinary insights.

• Be able to discuss and reflect, both orally and in writing, around different ways to plan and manage the urban landscape

• Understand and be able to analyse the processes of planning and management and changes to the landscape in relation to political, economic, environmental, social and technical aspects.

Content

The course is addressing the development of the urban landscape from the view of both the public and private stakeholders with focus on actors and processes and with global insights.

Local governance and policy documents is studied to evaluate the possibilities for integration and conflicts of interest. A mixture of planning and management theory is evaluated against. Both separate documents and practical changes in the physical infrastructure and housing structure will be studied in relation to environmental factors like climate change and global commitments and agreements. Both local and regional perspectives are addressed to meet the extent of different environmental and social challenges.

Case studies are performed in close cooperation with host municipalities and will aim for long-term development solutions for a sustainable society with the challenges that are prominent in that particular municipality in focus. A description of the current situation is done were the most important current landscape related challenges are identified, planning activities and actions to meet these challenges is discussed and alternative solutions is suggested to fit the case.

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

The examination is composed of evaluations of written tasks, oral presentations and participation in seminars. Passed written tasks, presentations and participation is required to pass the course. The criteria for the grades will be specified at course start at the latest.

• 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.

Transitional provisions

• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. • Compulsory components: At least one opportunity for a retake session will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course.

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

If the need arises, some lectures may be given in English.