This module introduces students to some of the key processes of change that are shaping cities and urban development internationally. In so doing, it highlights the role of urban policy and planning in addressing major social, economic, and environmental challenges. The module exposes students to debates around how the physical fabric of contemporary cities is being remodelled and re-shaped by a range of different forces, processes, and actors. And it explores how major processes of change influence different kinds of cities and the diverse groups within urban society. Here, then, is an early opportunity for students to consider how planners and other policy makers might respond to key contemporary challenges and opportunities in the built and natural environment.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of key socio-economic and environmental processes relevant to the analysis of spatial change in contemporary cities
Explain how these processes shape public policy formulation, particularly at the city scale
Analyse the differential impact that these forces are exerting on the fortunes of cities
Generate policy recommendations to guide future planning and development decisions
Communicate effectively and professionally in written, oral and visual form
Exhibit an enhanced knowledge of appropriate study skills for academic practice
Assessment
36282-01 : 1500 word individual report : Coursework (35%)
36282-02 : 3000 word individual report : Coursework (65%)
