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: 23.10.2024 - 11.12.2024

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

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    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