LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course a student:
- is familiar with the theoretical discussion on urban and regional development and can engage in academic discussions on the theme
- is able to critically analyse urban environments, urban development, and related policies: their aims and means as well as their relation to spatial planning
- Can recognise and analyse the contested societal context of planning and urban development, and can reflect on the role of a planner
Credits: 5
Schedule: 25.04.2023 - 08.06.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuomas Ilmavirta
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course provides a critical overview of urban and regional development and related theories. Including e.g. following topics:
- Analysis of urban environments & urban development
- Policies and politics of urban development
- Urban change and spatial differentiation
- Human-centred living environment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assessment is based on learning outcomes and course work (individual assignments and group work).
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, independent work and working in small groups.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for the courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).