Theoretical Perspectives on Planning

The course sheds light on different theoretical perspectives in the field of urban and regional planning.

This is a core course for students in the Master's Programme in Urban and Regional Planning, 120 HECs. The course is open for students on the third semester of the Master's Programme in Human Geography, 120 HECs, and the Master's Programme in Globalization, Environment and Social Change, 120 HECs.

The course deals with key literature discussing, for instance, shifting planning paradigms, the relation of planning and governance, the role and ethos of planners as well as crucial contextual issues such as language, neoliberalisation, power and politics.


Teaching Format

The course involves lecturers, seminars and exercises.

Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course you are expected to be able to describe, reflect on and interpret prevailing planning theories and paradigms and in writing and orally conduct an academic discussion on different questions and perspectives in planning theory.

Assessment

Assessment takes place through a written exam and assignments.

Examiner

Several teachers assess and grade within the course.

Examiner:
Peter Schmitt

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Course coordinator:
Peter Schmitt

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