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PNS0181
Landscape studies of planning
The course uses landscape theory as a lens to critique and gain deeper understanding of planning, especially landscape planning. Contemporary practice as well as historical examples are used to reveal several possible ways of understanding key concepts within the field of landscape theory (such as landscape, nature, space and place), which in turn affects how landscape planning is understood and practiced. This course captures how theories on landscape can limit, or facilitate, certain planning solutions. The analysis of contemporary practice also opens up for a discussion on what landscape planning is and could be.
The course is based on literature seminars combined with lectures and a workshop. It ends with writing a paper in which the student is asked to review the literature and reflect on its usefulness in her/his own project.
The course is coordinated with the master course "Landscape planning in theory and practice".
The course is based on literature seminars combined with lectures and a workshop. It ends with writing a paper in which the student is asked to review the literature and reflect on its usefulness in her/his own project.
The course is coordinated with the master course "Landscape planning in theory and practice".
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
PNS0181 Landscape studies of planning, 5.0 Credits
Subjects
Landscape ArchitectureEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Pass / Failed
Prior knowledge
Enrolled as a PhD student.Objectives
The course discusses how landscape theory can be used to scrutinize planning. The field of landscape theory is introduced, focusing on literature which examines planning, especially landscape planning. After completion of this course the student shall be able to: - Describe and discuss different ideas on key concepts within landscape theory, such as landscape, nature, space, place, and how these differences affect planning practice. - Communicate an understanding of the wide field of landscape theory. - Apply the conceptual framework offered in the course for a critical examination of a planning project.Content
The course uses landscape theory as a lens to critique and gain deeper understanding of planning, especially landscape planning. Contemporary practice as well as historical examples are used to reveal several possible ways of understanding key concepts within the field of landscape theory (such as landscape, nature, space and place), which in turn affects how landscape planning is understood and practiced. This course captures how theories on landscape can limit, or facilitate, certain planning solutions. The analysis of contemporary practice also opens up for a discussion on what landscape planning is and could be. The course is based on literature seminars combined with lectures and a workshop. It ends with writing a paper in which the student is asked to review the literature and reflect on its usefulness in her/his own project. The course is coordinated with the master course "Landscape planning in theory and practice".Additional information
The course is offered by the research school Society and Landscape (SL) at the Department of Urban and Rural Development.Responsible department
Department of Urban and Rural Development