Research on the Application of Oral History Method in Landscape Architecture Teaching

In the teaching of landscape architecture, the inheritance and study of landscape architecture history and culture is a long process. In addition to the teaching and explanation of historical knowledge and cultural connotation, stimulating the initiative of the students is important for the development of higher education. The method of "oral history" is different from the traditional historical research methods, as it provides a new possibility for learners to understand, recognize and participate in the history of Landscape Architecture and the cultural heritage conservation. Therefore, this paper takes two practices, "Oral History of Traditional Handcrafts" and "The Development History of Guangzhou Modern Parks", in the teaching of Landscape Architecture in South China Agricultural University as examples to explore the course design method and the application of oral history method in the teaching process. Student-leading and practice-basing are the key parts of the application of oral history method, which could promote the students’ multi-perspective of history cognition and independent thinking ability