LK0228, Landscape architect practice, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Valid from : Spring semester 2024 (2024-01-15)

Level

Second cycle (AXX)

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

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

To allow the students to further develop their familiarity with their professional role as landscape architects through carrying out and reflecting on practical work in a working site context, under the supervision of qualified instructor at the place of work. Learning objectives After completing the course the student should:

• give a written report on practical experiences from the place of work.
• be critically reflective concerning the assignments in a wider professional and societal context.
• independently perform practical work.

Content

• Preparation for internship in consultation with the director of studies/course coordinator
• 8-10 weeks of work placement
• Written report (10-15 pages excl. imagery) -Final seminar (the student reflects orally on his or her internship in front of other students and course coordinator and participates in a joint discussion)

The course gives 15 credits of skill training in the degree of master of science in landscape architecture

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Examination: Work report. Sections that must be included in the report are: - Description of the workplace and its different areas of activity - Description of the activities that the student participated in - Reflections on internship/internship/professional role/social context and critical approach to, for example, tasks and documentation materials, the work process, the possibility of reassessment during the process, accessibility and gender equality aspects, etc. The content and qualities of the report determine the grade along with the supervisor’s assessment via a letter describing the student’s initiative, motivation, actual performance, and ability to work both independently and in groups. Requirements for passing the course At least 80% presence at the workplace during the internship period Approved report Submitted work certificate Participation in the final seminar

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Landscape Architecture Programme, Alnarp

Module set

The Course Replaces

LK0163

Other Information

It is the student’s own responsibility to arrange an internship and a supervisor. The place of internship and the scope of the internship must be approved in advance by the course coordinator.