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LDEM 260Contemporary Issues in Landscape Architecture

Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management · Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences · 3 credits
This course addresses recent trends in landscape architecture that cover the multitude of approaches, in order to broaden the students’ theoretical knowledge, encourage their critical and analytical abilities, and sharpen their understanding of systems and the landscape as a cultural expression. The course discusses recent interventions by landscape architects in different parts of the world and assesses them in relation to their natural, cultural and socioeconomic contexts. At the same time, students are asked to critically evaluate the current open space situation in Beirut and discuss ideas and approaches related to it.

Common questions about LDEM 260

What is LDEM 260 at AUB?

LDEM 260 Contemporary Issues in Landscape Architecture is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. This course addresses recent trends in landscape architecture that cover the multitude of approaches, in order to broaden the students’ theoretical knowledge, encourage their critical and analytical abilities, and sharpen their understanding of systems and the landscape as a cultural expression.

How many credits is LDEM 260?

LDEM 260 Contemporary Issues in Landscape Architecture is worth 3 credits at AUB.

Is LDEM 260 hard?

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Who teaches LDEM 260 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for LDEM 260: Dima Rachid. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

What are the prerequisites for LDEM 260?

LDEM 260 lists 2 prerequisites: LDEM 207 Landscape Architecture History I, LDEM 208 Landscape Architecture History II.

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