Analysis of Instruments, Policies and Projects in 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, the Master's Programme in Globalization, Environment and Social Change, 120 HECs, and the Master's Programme in Environmental Social Science, 120 HECs.
The course focuses on the practical applications of urban and regional planning through various planning projects, policies, and instruments. These are analysed from internationally comparative social science perspectives. Particular emphasis is placed on the significance of political, historical, social, economic, and geographical contexts for the practice of urban and regional planning in cities and regions.
Teaching Format
The course contains an introduction, lectures, laboratory work, seminars, exercises, and excursions.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Canvas.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, you are expected to be able to:
- critically analyse various projects, policies, and instruments in urban and regional planning from internationally comparative social science perspectives,
- explain and exemplify the importance of political, historical, social, economic, and geographical contexts for planning practice,
- explain the relationships between politics, governance, and planning.
Assessment
Assessment takes place through active participation in teaching and oral and written presentation of assignments.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Peter Schmitt
