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: 26.10.2022 - 07.12.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tommy Lindgren
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:
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 for whole curriculum period:
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 for whole curriculum period:
Excercises: Independent written work 4200 words (42)
Lectures: 14h (14+14)
Seminar: 3h (3+9)
tot. 82h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
2023-2024 Autumn IIEnrollment :
Minimum enrollment: 5. Maximum number of students: 40.
Registration for courses: Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts