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061-0111-00L 2 Credits MSC D-ARCH
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Ethics in Landscape Architecture

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Albert Kirchengast
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:41

Abstract

This course covers basic positions of philosophical ethics with a strong emphasis on central debates in landscape architecture.

Objective

The course aims to provide basic knowledge of concepts and terms within moral philosophy; engage with current debates in landscape architecture through lectures, text analysis, discussions and presentations; develop an understanding of the relation between science/society/design as well as practice and theory; help establish one's own design attitude; provide tools for argumentation; put to practice scientific working methods.

Content

Between the poles of theory and practice and through the development of a foundation in ethics, the students' sensitivity for ecological, political and social issues will be awakened and strengthened. In response to current issues touched upon in the disciplinary media or journalism, we will reflect upon the role of landscape architects in today's society as well as one’s own individual attitude within the profession. The overall goal is for students to gain a critical understanding of a range of design approaches as well as an awareness of the specific role of design and design quality in the context of ethical debates. Texts will be read in German and English. Detailed information regarding the course will be communicated at the beginning of the semester.

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Course material will be provided.

Literature

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Das genaue Prüfungsdatum folgt vor der 7. Semesterwoche.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Ethics in Landscape Architecture
Bloc course: 1. Workshop I: 27.9 / 28.9 2. Workshop II: 8.11 3. Closing event 29.11
  • 27.09 Date 12:45-16:30 (HIL G 64)
  • 28.09 Date 08:00-11:30 (HIL G 64)
  • 08.11 Date 08:50-11:30 (HIL G 64)
  • 08.11 Date 12:45-17:30 (HIL G 64)
  • 29.11 Date 12:45-16:30 (HIL G 64)
24 h semesterly

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