Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: AF
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Established by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2017-09-27
Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2018-06-27
Contents
The course introduces theories and concepts in the areas of human geography, urban theory and planning. The course provides both a general overview of planning thinking over time and a more focused theoretical part that prepares students to choose their own theoretical perspectives. We focus on some key themes related to planning and cities and study the different experiences and conditions of different groups in different urban contexts.
Expected learning outcomes
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 7,5 ECTS in quantitative methods, or equivalently.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
Form of instruction
The course is based on lectures, seminars and group exercises. Some of the group exercises are in the form of practical field work while others are more theoretical. Relevant gender issues related to the contents are continuously integrated in the course. The course is given in English.
Literature
Valid from:
2018 week 26
Readings in planning theory Fainstein Susan S., DeFilippis James 4. ed. : Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell : 2016 : vii, 615 s. : ISBN: 9781119045069 Search the University Library catalogue
Key thinkers on space and place Kitchin Rob, Hubbard Phil 2nd ed. : London : SAGE : 2010 : 510 s. : ISBN: 1849201013 Search the University Library catalogue
The city reader LeGates Richard T., Stout Frederic 6. ed. : Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge : 2015. : xxii, 735 s. : ISBN: 978-1-138-81290-1 Search the University Library catalogue
