Methods of Landscape Architectural Inquiry

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This lecture provides a comprehensive and critical overview of influential contemporary research in Landscape Architecture. It explores both foundational and emerging approaches within the field, particularly where they intersect with neighboring fields of inquiry. Students will engage with a variety of research frameworks and methodologies through a series of invited lectures, both on campus and online. Active participation in discussions with guest lecturers is expected, along with collective readings and presentations on key texts addressing current research trends. Throughout the semester, students will also develop their own research projects on topics of their choice. While the course offers a broad, eclectic review of innovative scholarly research, it places a particular emphasis on "research by design."