Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Students completing the module acquire the
following:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Knowledge of a broad spectrum of international planning
theories
- Knowledge of the intellectual origins and value foundations of
different planning theories
- Understanding of one or more planning theories on an
international academic level
- Understanding of the difference between theories in
and theories of planning
- Knowledge and understanding of the role(s) of planning in
society
- Knowledge and understanding of the role(s) of the planner in
society
Skills
- Can assess the relevance of different planning theories in
different planning contexts
- Can on a scientific basis evaluate the strengths and weaknesses
of different planning theories
- Can relate international planning theory to contemporary
planning problems and the practices of planning
- Can communicate research-based planning theory, and discuss
professional and scientific problems related to planning theory
with professionals as well as non-professionals
Competences
- Can independently and critically apply planning theory to work
and development situations that are complex, unpredictable and
require new solutions
- Can independently apply planning theory in subject specific and
interdisciplinary cooperation
- Can independently take responsibility for own professional
development and specialisation
Type of instruction
Lectures, workshops, seminars, assignments, etc.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Planning Theory |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | Stated in the Joint Programme
Regulations. |