RHI-90303 Historical Geography of the European Cultural Landscapes
Course
Credits 3.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lectures | 12 |
| Course coordinator(s) | prof. drs. JAJ Vervloet |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. drs. JAJ Vervloet |
| Examiner(s) | prof. drs. JAJ Vervloet |
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Contents:
Based on maps, photos, and pictures as such a survey is given of man made landscapes in Europe. We will pay attention to occupational patterns, rivers, roads, et cetera. We will also focus on the composition of the soil and its use. Finally we will concentrate on the question how to handle this diverse cultural heritage.
Aims:
This course is meant for Dutch students to get an understanding for the diversity of the European landscapes. What are the specific characteristics of these landscapes? How did they develop? How can we assess the Dutch landscapes in the context of Europe? With the help of the European landscape convention and the World Heritage List of the Unesco students will be trained in assessing landscapes as cultural heritage.
Activities:
Oral exam.
Literature:
T.G. Jordan, The European culture area. A systematic geography (New York: Harper and Row, 1988)
A course outline will be distributed at the first lecture, and can be found on the internet site of the Rural History.