LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon succesfull completion of the course the students will be able to distinguish the main problems and topics of planning theory, such as knowledge, rationality, power, participation and culture, as well as the main schools of thought in planning theory, such as rational planning, incrementalism, advocacy planning, communicative planning and strategic planning. They will be able to discuss critically these issues, as well as read theoretical articles and write academic essays. They will be able to address the practical relevance of theoretical thinking.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 03.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hossam Hewidy
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:
Theory and practice. Knowledge and rationality in planning and rational planning theory. Power and participation and the corresponding communicative and agonistic planning theories. Strategic planning and blueprint planning. Culture and art in urban development. Space, place and multi-locality. Using theory to analyse practical planning cases in cities.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The students will be assessed based on their discussion and presentations in the seminars (50%), and their final essay. The assessment criteria will be the quality of academic debate and presentation skills, their writing skills, and the ability to understand and address the key points in literature and weekly themes of discussion.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Attending seminars 18 + 18
Reading and preparing presentations to the seminars 54
Writing an academic essay 66
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
The articles studied will be distributed before the course starts.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 Autumn IIRegistration:
Min 5 students, Max 30 students
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