Om dette emnet

The course provides insight into the theoretical and historical perspectives on the major challenges afflicting the planet and their repercussions on the landscapes in a globalized world. Fundamental issues such as global urbanization, migration, climate change, loss of biodiversity will be addressed. Particular importance will be attached to how extensive networks of economic, cultural, social, and political interconnections and processes transform landscapes at different scales. GLA303 is organized into three modules.

Each module consists of

• Lectures: by the teachers of the course and by invited guests.

• Seminars/workshops: students lead discussions and activities on the Miro board

• Self-study: reading of papers and analysis of contemporary landscape design projects, resulting in written and oral assignments

Dette lærer du

Knowledge: Students will be able to identify the relationships between global processes and landscapes while recognizing the significant challenges affecting the contemporary world.

Skills : Students will be able to demonstrate analytical and critical understanding in reading and analyzing global phenomena in contextualized landscapes through the different historical and theoretical perspectives.

General competences : Students will develop their ability to communicate orally and in written form about their insights with scientific rigor and adequate use of terminology.

  • Læringsaktiviteter

    Lectures and in-class discussions, seminars, student activities on MIRO board, short essay writing, oral presentations, and self learning

  • Læringsstøtte

    Feedback during oral presentations and in-class discussions. Feedback, advice, communication, tips on CANVAS and MIRO board. Course teachers are available during office hours for professional and teaching support. Students are recommended to set a meeting with him/her if necessary.

  • Pensum

    § Berrizbeitia, Anita (2018) Criticism in the age of global disruption, Journal of LandscapeArchitecture, 13:3, 24-27, DOI: 10.1080/18626033.2018.1589131

    § Curran, W., & Hamilton, T. (Eds.). (2018). Just Green Enough: Urban Development and Environmental Gentrification. Routledge.

    § Deming, M. E., & Swaffield, S. (2011). Landscape architecture research: Inquiry, strategy, design. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

    § Doherty, Gareth and Waldheim, Charles (2016) Is Landscape.. ? Essays on the identity of landscape. Routledge

    § Egoz, S., Jørgensen, K., & Ruggeri, D. (Eds.). (2018). Defining Landscape Democracy: A Path to Spatial Justice. Edward Elgar Publishing.

    § Egoz, S., Makhzoumi, J., & Pungetti, G. (Eds.). (2011). The right to landscape: Contesting landscape and human rights (1st ed.). Routledge.

    § Girot, C. (2016). The Course of Landscape Architecture. Thames & Hudson.

    § Hewitt, Robert R. (2014) Globalization and Landscape Architecture: A Review of the Literature.SAGE Open. DOI: 10.1177/2158244013514062

    § Howard, P. et al. (Eds.). (2019). The Routledge Companion to Landscape Studies (2nd edition). Routledge.

    § Jørgensen, K., Clemetsen, M., Thoren, A.-K., & Richardson, T. (Eds.). (2016). Mainstreaming Landscape through the European Landscape Convention (1st ed.). Routledge.

    § Murphy, M. D. (2016). Landscape architecture theory: An ecological approach. Island Press.

    § Redclift, M., & Springett, D. (Eds.). (2015). Routledge International Handbook of Sustainable Development (1st ed.). Routledge.

    § Weller, Richard (2018) The critical landscape architectural project, Journal of Landscape Architecture, 13:3, 20-20, DOI: 10.1080/18626033.2018.1589129

  • Vurderingsordning, hjelpemiddel og eksamen

    Combined assessment consisting of a portfolio and an oral presentation.

    During the semester, students are given various tasks (short essays, oral presentations, Miro activities). These tasks collectively form a portfolio that counts for 50% of the final grade. The other 50% will be assessed through a final oral presentation, where students (in groups of 2-3) present an existing landscape project of their choice, analyse it using theories and knowledge learned in the course, and answer questions from examiners.

    Grading: Pass/Fail (to pass the exam, students need to pass both the portfolio and the final oral presentation)

    The use of AI is permitted only when it aligns with the Guidelines for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at NMBU and the regulations set by the course teachers.



    Mappe Karakterregel: Bestått/ Ikke bestått Muntlig presentasjon Karakterregel: Bestått/ Ikke bestått

  • Om bruk av KI

    K2: The use of AI is permitted when it aligns with the Guidelines for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at NMBU and the regulations set by the course teachers.

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  • Sensorordning

    1 external and 1 internal examiner will participate in the evaluation of the final oral presentation. Criteria for Pass/Feil will be set up by the course responsible teacher and agreed upon by the external examiner during the semester.

  • Obligatorisk aktivitet

    At least 80% participation in lectures and seminars, class discussions, activities on the MIRO board

  • Undervisningstider

    250 hours (approx. 60 hours of lectures, seminars, and in-class supervision; approx. 190 hours of self-study, including literature reading, Miro activities, and work on short essays and oral presentations)

  • Fortrinnsrett

    Students enrolled in the Master in Landscape Architecture for Global Sustainability program.

  • Opptakskrav

    The course is open to Master's students in LANDSAM. Master's students from other faculties with an interest in landscape studies are also welcome to apply. If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, students from GLA and MLA programs will be given priority for admission.