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| HULG0290-1 | Concept of nature
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| Lecturer : | Vincent Furnelle |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, examination in June with partial in January |
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Course contents :
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| -Presentation of the historical character of the concept of nature
- Ancient and mediaeval conception of nature linked to contemplative science and handcrafted technique
-Modern conception of nature linked to experimental science and technology
-Romantic criticism of the modern conception of nature: appearence of a pantheistic conception of nature
-Sketch of a contemporary conception of nature as a synthesis of objectivity and subjectivity, as an integration of the observer to the experience itself of nature
-Observation of the impact of these conceptions on the landscape itself |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - To present and analyse the historical character of the concept of nature
- To show how scientific research and the practical actions of men are part of a conception of the world and of nature
- To question some naive evidence in our current understanding of what nature is |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Ex cathedra course |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Numerous references given in class, in particular:
Pierre HADOT, Le voile d'Isis, Essai sur l'histoire de l'idée de nature, Gallimard, 2004 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination:
- Knowledge and comprehension of course content
- Oral presentation of a written work reporting a book on landscape theory
Evaluation criteria:
-Memorisation and comprehension of the concepts studied in class
-Ability to synthesize a reading and make connections with the course as well as the practice of the landscapearchitect |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| vincent.furnelle@hech.be |
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