Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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

After the course the students
- will know the main concepts and issues concerning urban design thinking
- can search for relevant literature concerning the topic and evaluate it critically
- engage in the discourse concerning the topic

Credits: 3

Schedule: 28.10.2020 - 09.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Karin Krokfors, Karin Krokfors, Tommy Lindgren, Tommy Lindgren

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Karin Krokfors, Karin Krokfors, Tommy Lindgren, Tommy Lindgren

Contact information for the course (valid 10.10.2020-21.12.2112):

tommy.lindgren@aalto.fi


CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    A series of lectures concerning urban design thinking. Introduction to different historically conditioned and emerging paradigms in urban design. Preparing seminar and written work, encouraging a critical and analytical approach to relevant literature.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Participation in the sessions mandatory, otherwise compensation through extra assignments.
    Seminar presentations and written work is assessed as to the level that they present an understanding of, and engagement with, the topic.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Excercises: Independent written work 4200 words (42)
    Lectures: 14h (14+14)
    Seminar: 3h (3+9)
    tot. 82h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Readings  (lecture materials) will be distributed through the course site. A reading list will be provided at the start of each course.