LK0413, Conservation of Gardens, Parks and Designed Landscapes, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Landscape Architecture

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course applies an understanding of knowledge and skills in the field of conservation of historic gardens, parks and designed landscapes theoretically, historically, legally, practically and artistically. The focus is on Swedish conditions in a European context.

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

• describe and account for the conservation-discourse concerning historic gardens, parks and designed landscape • understand, explain, reflect and apply key concepts concerning heritage legislation and the conservation and management of historic gardens, parks and designed landscapes

• analyze, reflect and discuss, in speech and writing, in the discussion concerning the management of historic gardens in theory and practice

• apply methods for the preservation and use of a historic garden, park or designed landscape in accordance with Swedish legislation, international conventions and policy documents

• create documents based on the course methodology and developed practice for conservation programs for gardens and other designed landscapes

Content

The course gives an introduction to conservation of historic gardens, parks and designed landscapes in theory and practice. Lectures and seminars give an overview of the field and possibilities to discuss, reflect on and problematize different angles with a focus on the discourse and different principles and concepts in the ideology of conservation, cultural- and bio cultural heritage. The course also provide knowledge of how to do a conservation plan with a method of systematic valuation and clear objectives. During the course, actual historic gardens, parks and designed landscapes will be discussed in lectures, seminars and excursions. Writing an individual paper is an important part of the course and it assumes previous skills in academic writing. You will do a research-study on a historic garden, park or designed landscape, which include studies in the archives as well as in the field that will end up in a proposal of a conservation plan.

Scheduled excursions, study visits and literature seminars are mandatory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Participating teachers assess the quality of oral seminar presentations and written individual work as well as active participation in compulsory parts.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

The Course Replaces

LK0381, LK0305

Other Information

The course includes an excursion that is conducted at cost price.