The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Master's Programme in Global Development and Planning

Teaching language

English

Recommended prerequisites

UT-403,UT-404, UT-405 and UT-504

Course contents

The aim of the course is to train students in the theory and practice of planning for local and regional development. The following topics will be discussed in the course:

  • Conceptual and theoretical frameworks of local and regional planning

  • What kind of local and regional development and for whom?

  • The geography of regional planning: rural/urban, north/south

  • The subject of planning: Economy, Society, Environment

  • Principles and values: democracy, equity, fairness, liberty, solidarity, sustainability

  • Approaches to regional planning and development

  • Planning, knowledge and democracy

  • Modes of planning, institutions and processes

  • Contextual challenges of local and regional planning

  • Approaches to intervention

  • Endogenous perspectives: mobilization and participation

  • Exogenous perspectives: competitiveness and attractiveness

  • Integrated approaches: development strategies and policy initiatives - case studies from the north and south

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course the students should:

  • be able to critically discuss theories, concepts, and models of local and regional development and planning

  • have knowledge of and ability to discuss aspects of regional planning in western and developing countries and explain how and why approaches differ in different contexts

  • be able to critically discuss approaches to different modes of planning, knowledge production and aspects of democracy in western and developing countries

  • be able to discuss theories and analyze examples of different approaches to intervention in local and regional development

  • be able to explain and evaluate local and regional change and make suggestions for planning future intervention

Teaching methods

Netbased teaching through Canvas. Estimated workload, 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Portfolio assessment counting 100%. The portfolio can include participation in discussions, group and individual assignments, and other kinds of contributions during the course. A study guide and calendar will provide more detailed information at the beginning of the semester. The grades A-F are used (ETCS grading scale). The student must have an E or better on all components of the portfolio to pass the course.   

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ORG418 – Management and planning - Theories, Methods and Techniques 7.5
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