Postgraduate CUR-URP530-2021

Planning Theory and Methodology

Draw on lessons from the past as you consider the state of planning theory in the present.Incorporate theories from Foucault and Marx. Spot the broad trends that characterise the planning field. Use theoretical thinking to solve a practical problem.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 Nov 2021
30 May 2022
28 Nov 2022

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

critically discuss relations between theory and practice
examine broad trends and apply specific theories in the planning arena
describe and apply a range of research and evaluation methodologies used in planning research and practice
apply theory and methodology to analyse and resolve a planning problem /research project

Topics covered

- Introduction
- Typology
- Justification – Why Plan? Why Planners?
- Urban form
- Procedural Planning – Rationality, Ends and Means
- Radical Planning
- Justice, diversity, inclusiveness
- Communicative Planning; Participatory planning
- Neoliberalism and Neo-Marxist critique
- Universality of planning
- New Urban Agenda
- Contemporary Notions of Desirable City

Entry requirements

Others

This subject is a prerequisite for another subject and must be taken prior to URP650 Planning Masters Dissertation.

Additional requirements

Equipment requirements - Audio / Video Conferencing
Software requirements - Standard Media Web links Embedded multimedia
Other requirements - Essential Textbook Online Assessment Printable format materials Resources & Links

Description

Develop an understanding of planning theories and methodologies, critically examine past and present trends in planning theories and methodologies, and investigate the links between theory, methodology and practice exploring the scope for new planning theories and methodologies.

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Assessments