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On completion of the module students should be able to:
(1) Understand how planning thought and practice has evolved over the twentieth century and into the twenty first century in response to changes in society.
(2) Reflect on the manner in which developments in planning theory may impact on their future role in practice.
(3) Think about the type of broad socio-economic processes at work in 21st century society and how they affect people and places.
(4) Engage critically with planning literature and to question this literature.
(5) Understand the competing claims on the planner's role and the ethical issues facing planners.
(6) Reflect on planning practice and write an essay setting this in an appropriate theoretical context through extensive reading and analysis of the planning literature.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 78 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | % of Final Grade | Timing |
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Essay: 3000 word essay | 75 |
Coursework (End of Trimester) |
Assignment: Reading and critical thinking | 25 |
Varies over the Trimester |
Compensation
This module is not passable by compensation
Resit Opportunities
In-semester assessment
Remediation
If you fail this module you may repeat, or resit where permissible