Course - Planning Theory and Planning Process Skills - FP4350
Planning Theory and Planning Process Skills
About
About the course
Course content
The course will introduce the students to planning theory focusing on the planning process, citizen participation and the private development process. The course will also deal with theories of location as applicable to city planning. The course will be based on planning in a democratic society emphasising methods of co-operation
Learning outcome
The objective of the course is for the students to obtain knowledge about the need for constructive co-operation in physical planning and that they should be able to organise practical project co-operation and citizen participation.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and excercises
Lessons will be given in English if some international students follows the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignments
Recommended previous knowledge
Some knowledge of Planning and Building Acts and methods in city level and detailed planning
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
The course will include a compendium with selected articles on plannning as a societal activity, planning theory and collaborative methods, including Schön's The Reflective Practitioner.
Subject areas
- Town and Regional Planning
- Planleggingsteori
- Political History
- Human Geography
- Urbanism
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Rolee Aranya