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'''International student online‐seminar in Landscape Architecture: Concepts of Landscape''' | '''International student online‐seminar in Landscape Architecture: Concepts of Landscape''' | ||
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Landscapes are the physical manifestation of manifold forces and processes. Geology and climate | Landscapes are the physical manifestation of manifold forces and processes. Geology and climate shape them as well as changing human uses, regulations and values. In order to be able to develop visions and concepts for future landscapes, we need a well‐grounded understanding of these different forces and their correlation. This online Seminar aims at exploring some of these aspects. | ||
shape them as well as changing human uses, regulations and values. In order to be able to develop | The international setting of the seminar will give additional insight in possible cultural similarities and differences of values, approaches and goals of landscapes and their development. | ||
visions and concepts for future landscapes, we need a well‐grounded understanding of these | Beside readings and guest lectures about different theories and concepts the students will analyse the landscape of their university town. All groups will follow the same assignments and format in order to get comparable results and discuss possible similarities and differences. | ||
different forces and their correlation. This online Seminar aims at exploring some of these aspects. | |||
The international setting of the seminar will give additional insight in possible cultural similarities and | |||
differences of values, approaches and goals of landscapes and their development. | |||
Beside readings and guest lectures about different theories and concepts the students will analyse | |||
the landscape of their university town. All groups will follow the same assignments and format in | |||
order to get comparable results and discuss possible similarities and differences. | |||
'''Participating universities and teachers''' | |||
* Clemson University, USA – Doris Gstach | |||
* Edinburgh College of Art, UK – Simon Bell | |||
* Wageningen University, Land Use Group, Netherlands – Adri van den Brink | |||
* University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU) Vienna, Austria - Britta Fuchs | |||
* University of Applied Sciences Nürtingen, Germany – Ellen Fetzer | |||
* Kassel University, Germany – Diedrich Bruns, Heike Kaiser | |||
'''Useful links:''' | '''Useful links:''' | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.] | ||
== Learning Objectives == | == Learning Objectives == | ||
The seminar will add to a critical understanding of crucial aspects of landscape architecture. Along different assignments and interactive tools, the students will practice and enhance their methodological skill set and train communication and team work competences. The specific learning environment offers opportunities for an intercultural exchange with peers. | |||
== Seminar Structure and Contents == | == Seminar Structure and Contents == | ||
* '''Part A:''' | * Joint online meetings with guest lectures, interactive tools and student presentations; | ||
* '''Part B:''' | * Individual work of teams as well as internationally mixed team work (discussion of readings, case studies and presentations); | ||
* '''Part C:''' | |||
* '''Part D:''' | * '''Part A:''' (introductory lecture) | ||
* '''Part E:''' | * '''Part B:''' (lecture and exercise) | ||
* '''Part F:''' | * '''Part C:''' (expert reports) | ||
* '''Part D:''' (expert reports) | |||
* '''Part E:''' (expert reports) | |||
* '''Part F:''' (students apply methods to self-chosen cases) | |||
* '''Part G:''' Reflection | * '''Part G:''' Reflection | ||
'''''for more details, please see:''''' | '''''for more details, please see:''''' | ||
*[http:// | *[http:// Detailed Structure and Course Schedule] | ||
*[http:// | *[http:// Minutes and Recordings] | ||
== Time Frame == | == Time Frame / Schedule == | ||
* | * 6 online meetings taking place from '''October 12 - November 23, 2010, Tuesdays from 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. CET''' in the LE:NOTRE [[Virtual Team Room]] | ||
* Your local time? See [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=20&month=10&year=2009&hour=18&min=0&sec=0&p1=83 Time Zone Conversion] | * Your local time? See [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=20&month=10&year=2009&hour=18&min=0&sec=0&p1=83 Time Zone Conversion] | ||
* Please make sure to log in '''10 mins before official starting time''' for appropriate soundcheck so that we can start the session on time with particular respect to our external speakers!!! | * Please make sure to log in '''at least 10 mins before official starting time''' for appropriate soundcheck and questions so that we can start the session on time - with particular respect to our external speakers!!! | ||
* Optional work before and/or after online meeting time in individual groups. | |||
== Seminar Assignments, Requirements and ECTS == | == Seminar Assignments, Requirements and ECTS == | ||
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This seminar has a regular scope of '''2 ECTS'''. Participants are expected to attend the '''plenary sessions on a weekly basis''' and to collaborate and communicate efficiently in '''small group work between online seminar sessions'''. The core assignments are: | This seminar has a regular scope of '''2 ECTS'''. Participants are expected to attend the '''plenary sessions on a weekly basis''' and to collaborate and communicate efficiently in '''small group work between online seminar sessions'''. The core assignments are: | ||
* | Overview of topics (details will be defined in individual assignments; drafts will be provided by Doris): | ||
* Assignment 1: 3 pictures representing the landscape of the individual university town (short online presentation) | |||
* Assignment 2: documentation and interpretation of transect from town center to edge along video, section, maps, … | |||
* | * Assignment 3: presentation of “good practice” examples for promising recent approaches in landscape development (internationally mixed teams – comparison of cases from two countries) | ||
* | |||
'''Note:''' Ultimate completion / improvement of all part assignments | '''Note:''' Ultimate completion / improvement of all part assignments is expected until '''''January 2011.''''' | ||
== Target Group == | == Target Group == | ||
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== How to take part? == | == How to take part? == | ||
Interested students send a letter of intent by e-mail '''before | Interested students send a letter of intent by e-mail '''before October 12, 2010''' to '''Ellen Fetzer - email: ellen.fetzer(at)hfwu.de'''. Later registrations might be considered as well, but students should start in time to keep up with the overall short process. | ||
Depending on the level of interest, places may be limited | Depending on the level of interest, places may be limited. However, one student can act as a contact person for the seminar in case you want to participate as a student group. | ||
== Technological Requirements == | == Technological Requirements == | ||
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== How to contribute as a speaker == | == How to contribute as a speaker == | ||
[[image:Members room.jpg|thumb|crop=right10%;left15%;top5%;bottom20%|plenary session in the LE:NOTRE members room]] | [[image:Members room.jpg|thumb|crop=right10%;left15%;top5%;bottom20%|plenary session in the LE:NOTRE members room]] | ||
If you are contributing as a speaker in one of the plenary sessions you will be asked to prepare for a '''20 - 30 minute presentation in the form of a | If you are contributing as a speaker in one of the plenary sessions you will be asked to prepare for a '''20 - 30 minute presentation in the form of a slideshow (final: pdf file)'''. Presentations are usually followed by a '''moderated discussion'''. Plenary sessions usually take 90 minutes (15 mins introduction, 30 mins presentation plus 30 - 45 minutes discussion). | ||
'''Guidelines for presentations''' | '''Guidelines for presentations''' | ||
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Please consider the following aspects when you are preparing for a presentation: | Please consider the following aspects when you are preparing for a presentation: | ||
*Please avoid written information on the slides except for the most essential statement and questions. As you will be talking synchronously to the audience there is absolutely no need to add much textual information on the slides. | *Please avoid written information on the slides except for the most essential statement and questions. As you will be talking synchronously to the audience, there is absolutely no need to add much textual information on the slides. | ||
*Please add many visuals and use the space given. You may not add a number of small images on one slide. Use several slides, each with one image. | *Please add many visuals and use the space given. You may not add a number of small images on one slide. Use several slides, each with one image. | ||
*If you have questions to the audience (e.g. at the end in order to stimulate the discussion) you should visualise the question on the slide. | *If you have questions to the audience (e.g. at the end in order to stimulate the discussion) you should visualise the question on the slide. | ||
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== Contact and Organisation == | == Contact and Organisation == | ||
'''Dipl.-Ing | '''Dipl.-Ing MAsc. Heike Kaiser''' | ||
University of Kassel | University of Kassel | ||
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Faculty of Landscape Planning / Land Use (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Diedrich Bruns) | Faculty of Landscape Planning / Land Use (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Diedrich Bruns) | ||
email: ''' | email: '''heike.kaiser@gmail.com''' | ||
Revision as of 10:21, 6 September 2010
Seminar Focus and Concept
International student online‐seminar in Landscape Architecture: Concepts of Landscape
Landscapes are the physical manifestation of manifold forces and processes. Geology and climate shape them as well as changing human uses, regulations and values. In order to be able to develop visions and concepts for future landscapes, we need a well‐grounded understanding of these different forces and their correlation. This online Seminar aims at exploring some of these aspects. The international setting of the seminar will give additional insight in possible cultural similarities and differences of values, approaches and goals of landscapes and their development. Beside readings and guest lectures about different theories and concepts the students will analyse the landscape of their university town. All groups will follow the same assignments and format in order to get comparable results and discuss possible similarities and differences.
Participating universities and teachers
- Clemson University, USA – Doris Gstach
- Edinburgh College of Art, UK – Simon Bell
- Wageningen University, Land Use Group, Netherlands – Adri van den Brink
- University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU) Vienna, Austria - Britta Fuchs
- University of Applied Sciences Nürtingen, Germany – Ellen Fetzer
- Kassel University, Germany – Diedrich Bruns, Heike Kaiser
Useful links:
Learning Objectives
The seminar will add to a critical understanding of crucial aspects of landscape architecture. Along different assignments and interactive tools, the students will practice and enhance their methodological skill set and train communication and team work competences. The specific learning environment offers opportunities for an intercultural exchange with peers.
Seminar Structure and Contents
- Joint online meetings with guest lectures, interactive tools and student presentations;
- Individual work of teams as well as internationally mixed team work (discussion of readings, case studies and presentations);
- Part A: (introductory lecture)
- Part B: (lecture and exercise)
- Part C: (expert reports)
- Part D: (expert reports)
- Part E: (expert reports)
- Part F: (students apply methods to self-chosen cases)
- Part G: Reflection
for more details, please see:
- [http:// Detailed Structure and Course Schedule]
- [http:// Minutes and Recordings]
Time Frame / Schedule
- 6 online meetings taking place from October 12 - November 23, 2010, Tuesdays from 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. CET in the LE:NOTRE Virtual Team Room
- Your local time? See Time Zone Conversion
- Please make sure to log in at least 10 mins before official starting time for appropriate soundcheck and questions so that we can start the session on time - with particular respect to our external speakers!!!
- Optional work before and/or after online meeting time in individual groups.
Seminar Assignments, Requirements and ECTS
This seminar has a regular scope of 2 ECTS. Participants are expected to attend the plenary sessions on a weekly basis and to collaborate and communicate efficiently in small group work between online seminar sessions. The core assignments are:
Overview of topics (details will be defined in individual assignments; drafts will be provided by Doris):
- Assignment 1: 3 pictures representing the landscape of the individual university town (short online presentation)
- Assignment 2: documentation and interpretation of transect from town center to edge along video, section, maps, …
- Assignment 3: presentation of “good practice” examples for promising recent approaches in landscape development (internationally mixed teams – comparison of cases from two countries)
Note: Ultimate completion / improvement of all part assignments is expected until January 2011.
Target Group
- Advanced students of Landscape Architecture and related study fields (third year of Bachelor's program or Master‘s level) of LE:NOTRE/ LE:NOTRE Mundus member universities
- The course language is English. Efficient skills in both speaking and writing are being presumed.
- Good levels of independence and willingness to work in a group and to use the internet for communication are expected.
- Guests from the professional field are very welcome!
How to take part?
Interested students send a letter of intent by e-mail before October 12, 2010 to Ellen Fetzer - email: ellen.fetzer(at)hfwu.de. Later registrations might be considered as well, but students should start in time to keep up with the overall short process. Depending on the level of interest, places may be limited. However, one student can act as a contact person for the seminar in case you want to participate as a student group.
Technological Requirements
- stable internet connection (DSL)
- PC or laptop with Windows operating system (or MAC with a different client)
- headset (microphone and earphones)
- registered participants will receive a link to the ViTeRo (Virtual Team Room) Program page for download
How to contribute as a speaker
If you are contributing as a speaker in one of the plenary sessions you will be asked to prepare for a 20 - 30 minute presentation in the form of a slideshow (final: pdf file). Presentations are usually followed by a moderated discussion. Plenary sessions usually take 90 minutes (15 mins introduction, 30 mins presentation plus 30 - 45 minutes discussion).
Guidelines for presentations
Please consider the following aspects when you are preparing for a presentation:
- Please avoid written information on the slides except for the most essential statement and questions. As you will be talking synchronously to the audience, there is absolutely no need to add much textual information on the slides.
- Please add many visuals and use the space given. You may not add a number of small images on one slide. Use several slides, each with one image.
- If you have questions to the audience (e.g. at the end in order to stimulate the discussion) you should visualise the question on the slide.
- Please send your presentation in good time to the seminar coordinator (at least two days before the meeting). We then have the chance to propose changes or additions in order to make your presentation more suitable for a virtual classroom setting.
Contact and Organisation
Dipl.-Ing MAsc. Heike Kaiser
University of Kassel
Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Planning
Faculty of Landscape Planning / Land Use (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Diedrich Bruns)
email: heike.kaiser@gmail.com