Theory and methodology

ANT & Assemblage – Methods for landing on Earth

In the seminar ‚Methods of Landing on Earth‘ – we will have a closer look at actor-network (ANT) and assemblage theories. Both center around actors, networks, relationships, engagement and processes. Afterwards, we will follow a selection of contemporary writers and scientists who are influenced by network theories but focus on their writing and thoughts on specific non-human actors like soil, plants, animals, water and air. The seminar encourages us to understand non-human actors differently and will discuss how theoretical insights can translate to design. The course will start on the 18th of October at 12.00 in room EB 315!

The course will be in dual language English & German.

Theory and methodology

ANT & Assemblage – Methods for landing on Earth

In the seminar “Methods for landing on Earth” we will take a closer look at actor-network (ANT) and assemblage theories. Both focus on actors, networks, relationships, commitment and processes. We will then follow a selection of contemporary writers and scientists who are influenced by network theories but focus their articles and statements on specific non-human actors such as soil, plants, animals, water and air. The seminar encourages a new understanding of non-human actors and discusses how the theoretical insights can be translated into a design. The course starts on October 18th at 12:00 p.m. in room EB 315! 

The course takes place bilingually in English and German. 

Module: Theories and methods of landscape architecture and open space planning
Module number: 60386
Module responsible: Prof. Dr. Andreas Kurths
Area: Compulsory
Applicability: Master Landscape Architecture
Type of event: Seminar
Semester: Winter semester
SWS: 2
CP after ECTS: 3