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Planning Theory and Methodology
Postgraduate | CUR-URP530 | 2021
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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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Planning Theory and Methodology
About this subject
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
- 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
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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- Case Study (35%)
- Portfolio (30%)
- Invigilated Exam (35%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
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
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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