Concepts of Spatial Planning module (UP51002)
Learn about how politics, theory, and urban planning practice shapes the built environment.
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UP51002
In this course you will learn about the historical development of cities and how the process is influenced by political and big ideas. You will learn about the range of such ideas and how these ideas change over time as they are influenced by learned experiences.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
- gain knowledge of the history of urban development
- learn how different political ideas shaped the development of cities in the UK
- learn the historical development of big ideas that explain different approaches to shaping cities
- understand the changing nature of decision-making in shaping cities and the role of the public
- consider how social justice issues and human rights influences the development of cities
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
- explain the historical development of cities from the past to the present
- discuss the various theories that explain the different ideas that explain how cities are shaped
- identify key change moments that defined urban planning practice in the UK
- explain how key concepts that explain the growth of cities persistently change their meaning
- understand how different and, at times, conflicting ideas are negotiated in shaping urban and rural areas
- understand the changing roles played by urban planners in shaping cities
Assignments / assessment
- Critical essay (100%)
- 4,000 words
- given in week 1
- due in week 11
This module does not have a final exam.
Teaching methods / timetable
- lectures
- group-based class presentations
- seminars
The weekly outline of lectures and seminars is presented in the table below.
| Week | Topics |
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1
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Introduction to the Module An introduction to thinking planning Introducing the main political economic influences on planning in the UK The role of a statutory planning framework; factors that shape planning frameworks |
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2
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History of planning in the UK Overview of planning in Scotland: development plans and development management |
| 3 |
Developing links between Planning and Sustainability Sustainable development approaches in the UK |
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4
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Scottish Government's approach to Sustainability |
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5
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introduction to the basis of town planning for the purpose of understanding planning theory The role of planning theory |
| 6 | Reading week |
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7
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Introduction to the concept of Governance and Governmentality Introduction to multiculturalism and planning critique |
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8
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Comprehensive planning theory The systems view to planning The rational process approach to planning |
| 9 |
Advocacy in planning Techniques in writing a post-graduate planning theory essay Assignment review |
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10
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Inclusive planning practices Communicative/ Collaborative planning. Critiques of collaborative/ Communicative planning |
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11
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Understanding planning rights Reflecting planning practice to theoretical understanding Individual coursework clinics |
Courses
This module is available on following courses: