ARK-E5517 - Urban Design Thinking D, Lecture, 26.10.2022-7.12.2022

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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: 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
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
    2023-2024 Autumn II

    Enrollment :

    Minimum enrollment: 5. Maximum number of students: 40.

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