Geography of Historical Landscape
In the course, you will learn to interpret and understand processes in the Swedish and European agrarian landscape and how people have interacted with space from prehistoric to modern times, reflected through different theoretical perspectives.
Geography of Historical Landscape, 7.5 credits, is offered as a standalone course, as part of Human Geography II – Course Package Landscape and Environment, 30 credits, as an elective course in the second term of human geography and within the Bachelor's Programme in Human Geography – Society, Environment, and Global Processes, 180 credits. The course is also elective within the Urban and Regional Planning Programme, 180 credits.
The course focuses on interpreting and understanding processes in the Swedish and European agrarian landscape and how people have interacted with this space from prehistoric to modern times, mirrored in different theoretical perspectives. Emphasis is placed on rural areas, their structure, production, and changes over time, with discussions also covering early modernization and globalization.
Sources used to analyze the history of landscapes are covered, including historical maps, written source material, and field materials.
The course includes exercises in methods for historical landscape analysis, useful for applications relevant to heritage studies and cultural environment conservation.
Teaching Format
Mandatory instruction includes lectures, seminars, and exercises.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided during the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, you are expected to be able to:
- Describe the main features of landscape history and explain changes from various theoretical perspectives.
- Use and combine different types of source materials and methods for historical landscape analyses.
- Apply theoretical knowledge in a historical landscape analysis.
Assessment
Assessment is conducted through written assignments and oral presentations at seminars and exercises.
Examiner
Several teachers evaluate and assign grades for the course.
Examiner: Lowe Börjeson
