LNAK10073U Rural Landscapes: Methods and Approaches in Policy Making
MSc Programme in Sustainable Development in Agriculture (Agris
Mundus)
MSc Programme in Agriculture
MSc Programme in Landscape Architecture
MSc Programme in Nature Management
Rural landscapes are constantly chaning partly because
of natural processes and partly because of human impact. At the
same time the quality of our landscapes are receiving increasing
attention. The aim of the course is to present knowledge about
contemporary landscape changes and its driving forces and to give
insights into theories and methods about how to identify landscape
characteristics, qualities, values and sensitivity. In addition the
course will present knowledge about policy approaches and
strategies for the protection, preservation and enhancement of
rural landscapes. The course gives insight into some of the core
issues of Msc in Nature Management, however, the course also
constitutes important supplement to candidates involved in studies
of forestry, agronomy, biology, geography and rural
sociology.
Teaching is organised around three themes:
(1) Methods for analysis, assessment and evaluation of landscape
including introduction to: Area- and spatial-(visual) analyses,
value- and vulnerability analyses as well as introduction to the
concept of landscape character assessment.
(2) Methods for examining preferences, values and attitudes in
relation to landscapes including: interviews and different types of
preference examination methods
(3) Policy approaches and strategies for the protection and
enhancement of rural landscapes include the following subjects:
designations and regulation, agri-environmental
policies other
incentives, persuasion and public
participation
On completion of the course, students should be able to
demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competences:
Knowledge:
- Describe the contemporary landscape development, its driving
forces and impact
- Describe methods for analysis, description and assessment of
landscapes
- Describe methods for examination of preferences, values and
attitudes
- Describe principles of plan and policy strategies related to the
protection, maintenance and enhancement of rural landscapes
Skills:
- Apply methods for description, analysis and assessment of
landscapes
- Apply methods for examination of preferences, values and
attitudes
- Formulate and communicate strategies for the protection,
maintenance and enhancement of rural landscapes
Competences:
- Work as an individual as well as in groups with people from
different disciplines
- Discuss rural landscape policies and strategies in a wider
context
- Hold a critical and reflective view on contemporary approaches
and strategies related to the use and protection of rural
landscapes
Books:
Selman, P. (2006). Planning at the Landscape Scale.
Routhledge:Oxon
Electronic compendium with seleceted articles
Basic knowledge about landscapes: their formation and ecology
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 9
- Excursions
- 9
- Lectures
- 45
- Preparation
- 107
- Theory exercises
- 36
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment, during courseAt the end of the course 2-5 papers have to be submitted. This delivery constitutes the exam. The papers are related to both the course literature and the exercises assigned throughout the course. Each paper has to be prepared individually. A list of compulsory paper topics will be ready by the beginning of the course.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examiners
- Re-exam
Re-submission of papers from ordinary examination, followed by 30 minuttes oral examination. A combined grade is given after the oral exam.
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- LNAK10073U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- 40
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Geosciences and Management
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Course Coordinators
- Andreas Aagaard Christensen (anaach@ign.ku.dk)