60 405 Mapping the unknown Oslo
Full course name in Norwegian Bokmål:
Kartlegging av det ukjente Oslo
Credits:
6
Course code:
60 405
Level of study:
Master
Teaching semester:
2019 Spring
Assessment semester:
2019 Spring
Language of instruction:
English
Maximum number of students:
15
Person in charge
Jonny Aspen
Required prerequisite knowledge
Admission to AHO and successful completion of three years bachelor level studies (180 ECTS).
Course content
The subject of this course is to explore alternative forms of mapping the city of Oslo, a city that is continually changing both in terms of planning schemes, architecture, social features and cultural content. In the course we will examine various approaches to mapping as a way of exploring and documenting some more unknown dimensions of development and diversity in the city. Some of the questions we will deal with are the following: How can maps be used for telling new stories about Oslo? And how can maps be used as tools for creative urban exploration and imagination?
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The students will gain knowledge about maps and mapmaking as tools for exploring and researching cities and urban features.
Skills: The students will learn to explore more alternative approaches to urban mapping through readings and more practical work.
Competence: The students will acquire competence in alternative forms of urban mapping as well as be trained to reflect upon such practices
Working and learning activities
The course will consist of four parts:
1) a selection of lectures on issues of urban mapping with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects,
2) readings and seminar discussions,
3) fieldwork and practical mapping exercises,
4) the making of a thematic Oslo-map (of ones own choice, including a short explanatory text).
Curriculum
Pensumliste presenteres ved semesterstart.
| Mandatory coursework | Courseworks required | Presence required | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | 2 | Required | Students are expected to read a short text as a preparation for every weekly session. The students will also be given the task of preparing seminar presentations based on readings and fieldwork. In the first part of the semester students will explore various approaches to urban mapping through practical exercises. In the second half of the semester the students are expected to make an alternative thematic map of Oslo and to written up a short explanatory text. |
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio assessment (Vurderingsmappe) | Individual | Pass / fail | The students are expected to make an alternative thematic map over Oslo and to write a short explanatory text that is to be handed in towards the end of the semester. The students will also prepare a short presentation of thei work for the final critique. |