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Undergraduate students with an interest in urban planning, ecological, environmental, cultural and agricultural topics
In the age of climate change and mega urbanisation, urban agriculture and horticulture provide multiple functions and benefits to urban dwellers and cities. The course shows and discusses new perspectives of how cities can be developed sustainably, greener and resilient.
The classes will deal with the history of urban agriculture and garden cultures, for example, from the old Persian world and the ancient cultures of Mayas, Aztecs and Inca, as well from North America and Europe.
"We cannot change the past, but we can change the future." (Dalai Lama, 11/2017 Bhubaneswa)
The urban gardening movement has its obstacles to be involved in the concepts of smart, clean, compact and global cities. The course will discuss the current role and the future of urban gardening in the world.
The classes will equip students with valuable knowledge and skills. Experience, academic research and suggestions in theory and practice are provided for future decision-makers in urban design and planning, civil engineering, architecture and landscape architecture as well for students from administration, politics and legislations.
The lectures, seminars and excursions will offer the students a deeper insight of green as an integral part of urban sustainable development. The ecological, economic and social advantages are manifold: healthy nutrition, reduced loss of food due to inadequate transport and storage, poverty reduction through income opportunities. The variety of urban green infrastructure provides spaces for climate improvement, energy savings, rain water management, recreation, education and biodiversity of urban wildlife.
The course will identify and show examples of the many functions that agriculture and horticulture activities fulfil in large cities, especially in Berlin. Explore different ways to save and create green spaces. Participants will learn about the following:
Meet experts of urban agriculture and horticulture projects in Berlin, such as allotment gardens, community gardens, green roof and walls and market-oriented urban farms (vegetable, fish and algae production). The course addresses the issues of ecological challenges and responsibilities in sustainable urban development in order to improve planning, design and architecture in cities.
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This course is taught in English, including readings in English. In order to understand the texts and participate in the discussions in class, a language level of B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
Inexpensive meals are available at the cafeteria of Humboldt University.
HUWISU offers a fine selection of interesting extracurricular activities and aims to give all participants an unforgettable stay in Berlin. Your programme includes excursions, sport activities and social gatherings that provide you with the opportunity to get to know the city, the university and your international classmates better. The costs for these offers are included in the course fees.
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