Education
The STL provide the backbone of teaching in the field of spatial planning at the Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development (IRL). We not only offer basic knowledge of spatial development and urban transformation but also thematic in-depth courses in the bachelor’s and master’s programmes. In our courses we deliver practical knowledge as well as the theoretical and methodical background for planning in multi-actor networks. Our goal is to translate between these three aspects and enable students to discover and solve complex panning tasks. In order to reach this goal, a wide range of topics are discussed in the light of current insights, future challenges and new perspectives regarding spatial transformation. Joint decision-making and the addressing of complex problems lie at the core of these discussions. Also, our teaching formats serve the connections between students in the field of the Network City and Landscape (NSL).
Methodologically, we focus on designing and experimenting, interaction and discourse, as well as reflecting on one's own actions. Our two core lectures Transformation of Urban Landscapes and Design and Argumentation in Spatial Planning combine these characteristics and therefore provide fundamental knowledge for the Master's programme Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems. The same methodical goal applies to the supervision of our bachelor thesis, term papers (“Seminararbeiten”) and master theses in the Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems (SD&IS) programme.
In addition, the STL teaches in the further education programmes MAS / CAS / DAS in spatial planning. Here we focus on exploring the connection between theoretical knowledge and planning processes in real spatial situations in order to convey approaches how to deal with complexity. In addition to conducting lecture weeks, the STL are involved in the organization of two one-year project studios and supervise the final theses. PD Dr. Joris Van Wezemael has been head of the MAS / CAS / DAS programme (study delegation) since the end of 2020 and leads the further development of the study programme. In the future, this is to be closely linked with the teaching offers of the FCL