Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

 The first year of the bachelor's program in Planning and Communication

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
  • make research related to urban culture and/or development
  • contribute to define societal conditions and consequences of the case chosen from a theoretical and practical perspective
  • have knowledge about how politics, knowledge and actors influence planning practice and ways of thinking

Contents

The aim of the course is part of the whole study aim of giving students theory and methods to use in a concrete planning practice. The course will end in an essay, where the student makes an analysis of a self-chosen planning theme.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is a combination of lectures, seminars, presentations and group work. Work load is 27 timer per ECTS point.

Examination requirements

Passing conditions for doing the exam (essay) include:

  • Active participation in seminars/group work
  • Active presentation of group work, when required
  • All deliveries of comments and opponent papers are submitted

See more information in Canvas.

Examinations

Essay of 3000 words for individual, 5000 words for group (for max 3 students). Graded A-F.

Student evaluation

Student evaluation is carried out as a midway evaluation and in accordance with the normal arrangement as described in the quality system, chapter 4.1. unless other information is provided at the start of the semester.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
SV-203 – Global change and communication. 5
SV-203 – Cultural Analysis and Communication. 5
SV-203 – Cultural Analysis. 5
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