Cities, Territories, and Landscapes: History, Theories, and Processes

larct1251  2025-2026  Tournai

Cities, Territories, and Landscapes: History, Theories, and Processes
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5.00 credits
40.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Language
French
Main themes
This course explores the territorial and landscape foundations of human settlements, the evolution of city-countryside relations, and the emergence of urban issues. It examines the history of urbanization processes and territorial projects (urban, rural, and landscape) within their geographical, environmental, political, economic, and social contexts. Additionally, it delves into the theories and schools of thought in urbanism and landscape, with a particular focus on those of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  • Use reasoned arguments to situate representative urbanistic projects in time and space,
  • Focus on the issues related to the forms and uses of open spaces,
  • Explain the meaning of a territorial structure (urban, suburban, and rural) by contextualizing it,
  • Analyze the impact of urban projects on the development of territories and their contexts, with a focus on sustainable development and transitions.

General Learning Outcomes

In line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
  • LO4.3 Learn and apply the content of artistic or scientific disciplines to enrich the architectural project.
  • LO4.4 Learn and explain the environmental, social, and economic consequences of architectural choices.
  • LO5.3 Advocate for exemplary architecture in light of Sustainable Development requirements.
  • LO6.2 Adopt a critical attitude free from any preconceptions.
 
Faculty or entity
> LOCI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Architecture (Tournai)
ARCT1BA
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