Contemporary Cities (BPLN0071)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Planning
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to Bartlett School of Planning undergraduate students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module, which is made up of lectures and seminar discussions, provides a theoretical and substantive introduction to four key themes supporting a critical understanding of urbanisation processes in cities around the world. It considers the value of a comparative understanding of the mobility of planning and governance ideas, practices and policies, and analyses the factors influencing rapid urban transformations in different socio-economic and political contexts.
By the end of the module students should have an appreciation of:
Some of the major trends in the development and governance of cities
Key theoretical interpretations of the development, structure, experience and sustainability of cities
The universal and contingent nature of planning in cities, from a global perspective
The module will help the students connect with other components of their programme, including the field trip and will deepen their critical thinking, reading and writing skills.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 52
Module leader: Dr Susan Moore
Who to contact for more information: bsp.ug@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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