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, study group, assignments, etc.

Exam

Exams