Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• must have knowledge and understanding of theories, ideas and norms of spatial planning, management and governance, from rational to postmodern perspectives

• must understand the role of power, interests, democracy, participation, knowledge and legitimacy in spatial policy, planning and governance

• must understand the role of discourses, institutions and cultures in spatial policy, planning and governance

• must have knowledge of theories of territorial and spatial policy integration, coordination and governance practices across sectors and levels, also between formal and informal practices

Skills

• must be able to apply theories and models of urban and rural planning, governance and land management in order to facilitate spatial development and define relevant planning spaces

• must be able to analyse and assess spatial policy, planning and governance in relation to sustainability, power and democracy

• must be able to analyse and assess the practices and roles of different actors and networks in spatial policy, planning and governance, ranging from government-lead top-down activities to stakeholder and bottom-up citizen involvement activities

Competences

• must be able to manage spatial policy, planning and governance as a complex and relational technical, political, administrative and socio-cultural process

• must be able to combine and integrate theoretical discussions with practical challenges, across both disciplines and sectors

• must be able to develop, facilitate, advice and manage spatial policy, planning and governance settings and processes in cooperation and networks across disciplines, sectors and actors

• must be able to create and manage links between formal and informal spatial planning and governance activities

Type of instruction

Lectures, workshops, seminars, assignments, presentations.

Exam

Exams