LARC40440 Landscape Research 2

Academic Year 2020/2021

The module is taught through individual tutorials and exercises that assist students in advancing research and documentation of a specific issue, in parallel with an ongoing studio module, usually the minor thesis in landscape architecture (Studio 4B). Throughout your professional life you will be expected to communicate ideas to others and this module focuses on thinking, talking and writing about a topic of contemporary interest and research. Individuals continue to investigate a chosen issue through reading, fieldwork, observation and discussion, documenting their approach as it evolves, reflecting on both the process and findings in writing. This module would also be of interest to students that simply wish to further explore a particular subject, or place, and who wish to develop a reflective approach.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students improve research documentation, critical thinking, writing and communication skills, developing a more reflective approach to their work.

Indicative Module Content:

Seeking information, critically reviewing findings through personal reflection, discussion in tutorials and writing.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

12
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

96
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
student-led, case-based learning; reflective learning; critical thinking and writing; 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Critical review of Landscape Research 1 report Week 3 n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

20
Assignment: Series of written exercises that summarize thinking about a topic, to be complied into a final report Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

80

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Ongoing thinking and its expression through writing is discussed throughout the semester. Each written exercise will receive individual feedback that focuses on improvement rather than assessment.