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801-0418-00L 3 Credits

People and Landscape Through Time

Mensch und Landschaft im Wandel der Zeit

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Klaus Ewald, Dr. Karl Martin Tanner
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:17

Abstract

Presentation of the historical roots of today’s cultural landscape, with special consideration of the interactions between people and landscape through time.

Objective

Presentation of the historical roots of today’s cultural landscape, with special consideration of the interactions between people and landscape through time.

Content

Development of the understanding and definition of landscape; perception of landscape; methods for assessing landscape change; landscape development, landscape painting, anthropogenic landscapes (agriculture, forestry, urban areas, gardens), landscape and tourism, panoramas. Short presentations by participants.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be made available.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Mensch und Landschaft im Wandel der Zeit
3. Std. nach Vereinbarung
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (HG E 1.1)
3 h weekly

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