Please note: This course description is provisional and still subject to changes.
Admission requirements
None.
Description
This course is about spatial planning in past and present. How did and do landscapes shape(d) our human world. And what is the role of archaeologists in designing present landscapes considering our knowledge about past landscapes?
The course consists of a series of lectures and tutorials including assignments and a workshop. It is closed by a thought-out design of a development area incorporating a (pre)historical heritage landscape. Step-by-step students work towards a final paper/design. The main goal is to challenge students to plan sustainable developments with a focus on the future and the experience of the past in the present which heritage values to be preserved to the fullest: ‘protection through development’.
Spatial planning in general is to plan socio-spatial activities such as housing involving social, economic and environmental processes. It is man's own. From the onset of a sedentary lifestyle, and even earlier, humans worldwide started structuring their environment, often with major (unintended) consequences. The landscape was adapted instead of man adapting to the landscape. Contemporary spatial planning is increasingly aimed at managing human impacts on (future) environment; focused on the sustainable use and governance of natural resources and biodiversity.
An important factor is the protection and integration of heritage at all levels. Not only legislation needs to be taken into account, but also the rational and sustainable restructuring of land use in the vicinity of cultural heritage. It’s about the past in the present (what to preserve? how to bring it back? etc.) but also about the past in the past: what role did older relicts (heritage values) play a role in (pre)historical landscapes? In short: what is the biography of landscapes in past and present?
Landscapes have a layered character illustrating their deep history. This course challenges you to make the connection between designated archaeological and historical sites within a broader environment, and in order to make them visible to present and future inhabitants/visitors using a real-world challenge. You will also realise that landscapes contribute to a sense of belonging and (social) well-being. The focus will be on the Genii Loci, the spirit and story of a place.
You will learn to see spatial developments in a long-term and layered perspective on the landscape, and how one can make an integrated, experienceable and sustainable plan, while taking into account the preservation and perception of the past considering the different stakeholders and target groups. You will learn how different stakeholders have different roles in the design process, including your role as archaeologist and/or heritage specialist.
Furthermore, students will participate in a holistic approach to spatial planning where different disciplines are collaborating for the best end result.
Course objectives
Understand how landscapes are built up (layers and spatial (pre)historical design);
Understand the different aspects of governance in spatial planning and heritage;
Gain insight in the international and national perspectives on heritage landscapes;
Know which stakeholder and target groups should be involved in development plans on heritage landscape;
Know how to make a stakeholder analysis and the different interests of these groups;
Propose a (theoretical) vision and sustainable design strategy, taking into account the various aspects;
Take a critical stance and reflect on plans of portraying a past in a present landscape;
Gain an understanding of designing heritage landscape development projects as part of interdisciplinary professional design teams.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Two meetings of 2 hours each per week (with two/three days in between). The first meeting each week is a lecture. The second meeting is a tutorial related to the assignment(s). The tutorial thus comprises fieldtrips, (group) presentations, discussions. The course concludes with a 3/4-day research and design workshop.
Challenge Based Learning is about learning while solving real-world challenges/project: putting knowledge into practice. It consists of three basic phases: engage, investigate and act.
Assessment method
Paper including spatial design with substantiation/ explanation which takes into account earlier comments (60%);
Workshop and pitch (40%).
Reading list
To be announced.
Registration
Enrolment for all components of your study programme through MyStudymap is mandatory. This applies to both compulsory elements and elective credits. If you are not enrolled, you may not participate.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please contact the exchange coordinator for information on how to apply.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact dr. P. (Peter) Jongste or, Dr. R. Jansen.
Remarks
No remarks