Master's Programme in Global Development and Planning
Language of instruction
English
Recommended prerequisites
UT-403,UT-404, UT-405 and UT-504
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course the students should:
be able to critically discuss theories, concepts, and models of local and regional development and planning
have knowledge of and ability to discuss aspects of regional planning in western and developing countries and explain how and why approaches differ in different contexts
be able to critically discuss approaches to different modes of planning, knowledge production and aspects of democracy in western and developing countries
be able to discuss theories and analyze examples of different approaches to intervention in local and regional development
be able to explain and evaluate local and regional change and make suggestions for planning future intervention
Course contents
The aim of the course is to train students in the theory and practice of planning for local and regional development. The following topics will be discussed in the course:
Conceptual and theoretical frameworks of local and regional planning
What kind of local and regional development and for whom?
The geography of regional planning: rural/urban, north/south
The subject of planning: Economy, Society, Environment
Principles and values: democracy, equity, fairness, liberty, solidarity, sustainability
Approaches to regional planning and development
Planning, knowledge and democracy
Modes of planning, institutions and processes
Contextual challenges of local and regional planning
Approaches to intervention
Endogenous perspectives: mobilization and participation
Exogenous perspectives: competitiveness and attractiveness
Integrated approaches: development strategies and policy initiatives - case studies from the north and south
Teaching methods
Netbased teaching through Canvas. Estimated workload, 27 hours per credit.
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio assessment counting 100%. The portfolio can include participation in discussions, group and individual assignments, and other kinds of contributions during the course. A study guide and calendar will provide more detailed information at the beginning of the semester. The grades A-F are used (ETCS grading scale). The student must have an E or better on all components of the portfolio to pass the course.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.