The purpose of this course is to build up students' theoretical foundation in landscape architecture. Students are encouraged to compare, contrast, and criticize various theories and concepts. Moreover, students are expected to develop their own theoretical perspectives and be capable of applying their perspectives in landscape planning, design, research, and management.
The major contents will include but are not limited to the following subjects:
1. The nature of theory in landscape architecture.
2. Design process.
3. Form, meaning, and experience.
4. Society, language, and the representation of landscape.
5. Ecological design and the aesthetics of sustainability.
6. Integrate site, place, and region.

The purpose of this course is to build up students' theoretical foundation in landscape architecture. Students are encouraged to compare, contrast, and criticalize various theories and concepts. Moreover, students are expected to develop their own theoretical perspectives and be capable of applying their perspectives in landscape planning, design, research, and management.
The major contents will include but are not limited to the following subjects:
1. The nature of theory in landscape architecture.
2. Design process.
3. Form, meaning, and experience.
4. Society, language, and the representation of landscape.
5. Ecological design and the aesthetics of sustainability.
6. Integrate site, place, and region.

1. Swaffield, S. (Ed). (2002).Theory in landscape architecture. Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Press.（required textbook）

2. Dubé, R. L. (1997). Natural pattern forms: A practical sourcebook for landscape design. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

3. 王秀娟(2014)。綠地與景觀-永續觀點的理論與實證。台北市：田園城市文化。(共同作者：李汝容、吳昕維)

4. 莊雅琇譯，山崎亮著(2015)。社區設計：重新思考「社區」定義，不只設計空間，更要設計「人與人之間的連結」。台北市：臉譜、城邦文化。

1. Swaffield, S. (Ed). (2002).Theory in landscape architecture. Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Press. (required textbook)

2. Dubé, R. L. (1997). Natural pattern forms: A practical sourcebook for landscape design. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

3. Wang Xiujuan (2014). Green and landscape - the theory and practice of permanent viewing. Taipei City: Garden City Culture. (Co-authors: Li Rurong, Wu Xinwei)

4. Zhuang Yaxiu, written by Yamazaki (2015). Community Design: Rethinking the definition of "community" is not only about designing space, but also about designing "the connection between people". Taipei City: Face, city-state culture.