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
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding 1 Explain basic concepts and theories in spatial planning, urban theory and cultural geography 2 Explain the development of planning theory 3 Explain the basics of spatial theory
Competence and skills 4 Identify current social challenges and how they are relevant from a planning perspective, such as inequality, climate change and migration. 5 Apply planning theories to current social problems 6 Analyze urban development by applying different urban theory paradigms
Judgement and approach 7 Problematize the planning process based on human geography theories, relating to, for example gender, class and ethnicity 8 Critically review planning processes and analyze their spatial outcomes 9 Critically relate to the role as a planner and to planning processes 10 Independently work with the evaluation of planning projects
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 28
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
