LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts in urban studies
- Discuss current national and international urban studies research
- Identify, analyze and concisely describe relevant urban phenomena, problems and/or challenges in relation to urban development and urban planning
Credits: 6
Schedule: 02.03.2022 - 06.04.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Johanna Lilius
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
Johanna Lilius (Johanna.lilius@aalto.fi)
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 covers key themes in urban studies and explores how different urban phenomena are manifested in space. It consists of readings, lectures and related small tasks and interactive discussions. During the course, each student will produce a paper about an urban phenomenon of choice, and explore how it relates to the literature in urban studies and what policy implication the phenomenon has.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course consists of readings, lectures, weekly small tasks, discussions and writing a paper. Active participation is mandatory. The assessment is based on how the paper is completed in accordance with the instructions.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Contact teaching 7 x 2 hrs (1:1) = 28 hrs
- Preparation of small tasks 6 x 0.5hrs (1:1) = 6 hours
- Readings, 12 articles (approx. 33 pages, 3 hrs) = 40 hours
- Research, writing and rewriting the paper + commenting on another student´s paper = 88 hours
DETAILS
Study Material
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Attendance in contact teaching is compulsory. One absence can be compensated with an assignment defined by the teacher.
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring IV
2021-2022 Spring IV
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ARK-L5004
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. 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-in-aalto-arts
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