Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Successfully finishing the course the students will
- be able to read critically texts on planning theory and urban studies
- recognize the main schools of post-war planning theory and their relationship to the covering themes of rationality, power, space and communication.
- recognize the different disciplines of urban studies and their relevance to planning.
- be able to communicate and work together in a multidisciplinary and international group.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 09.01.2019 - 03.04.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Kimmo Lapintie
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hossam Hewidy, Kimmo Lapintie, Johanna Lilius
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The relationship between theory and practice. The interdisciplinary nature of urban studies. The main schools of thought in post-war planning theory, such as rational planning, incrementalism, advocacy planning, strategic planning and communicative planning. The philosophical background of the key concepts.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assessment is based on activity in course (50%) and essays and portfolio (50%).
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The relationship between theory and practice. The interdisciplinary nature of urban studies. The main schools of thought in post-war planning theory, such as rational planning, incrementalism, advocacy planning, strategic planning and communicative planning. The philosophical background of the key concepts.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Articles given during the course
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
replaces the courses A-36.353, A-36.3353
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
MSc or MA in relevant fields or MSc studies in an advanced stage.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Hewidy Hossam
- Teacher: Lapintie Kimmo
- Teacher: Lilius Johanna
- Teacher: Rincon Salazar Natalia
- Teacher: Teräväinen Helena