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Inclusive Cities (ABPL90266)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email:
Subject Coordinator
Andrea Cook
ancook@unimelb.edu.au
Senior Tutor
Mike Collins
mike.collins@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject explores different understandings and expressions of social exclusion and inclusion in the city; what these contested concepts mean for urban planning; and how professional practice can respond to fashion inclusive cities. Case studies, working policy and theoretical perspectives are used to highlight key features of planning for inclusive cities, including for specific population groups like youth, aboriginals, the disabled, older persons, refugees and women. Students will examine the lived experience of disadvantage in the city, analyse urban issues through different theoretical lenses and study relevant urban policy and project responses to promote inclusive cities.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Explain some contemporary conceptions and principles of planning inclusive cities;
- Identify and analyse the origins of social exclusion and their expression across diverse urban contexts;
- Undertake clear and defensible assessments of the conditions that inhibit inclusive cities;
- Appraise urban policy and projects in relation to principles of planning for inclusive cities; and
- Develop robust planning responses for advancing inclusive cities.
Generic skills
Generic skills developed through completion of this subject include:
- a demonstrated understanding of theory and applied practice responses relating to social issues in cities;
- a developed capacity to prepare clear and defensible assessments of urban conditions and systems that inhibit inclusive cities; and
- an ability to analyse and prepare some planning responses for advancing inclusive cities.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90266 | Inclusive Cities | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90134 | Planning Theory and History | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90135 | Analytical Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90130 | Planning Law & Statutory Planning | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90315 | Urban Governance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Issue Presentation or Video (Group), 1000 words, 20%, due week 4;
- Issue Paper, 1500 words, 30%, due week 6;
- Policy Paper & Presentation (Group), 1500 words, 30%, due week 12;
- Reflective Review, 1000 words, 20%, due during exam period;
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Andrea Cook Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours = 1x2 hour lecture per week, 1x1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email:
Subject Coordinator
Andrea Cook
ancook@unimelb.edu.au
Senior Tutor
Mike Collins
mike.collins@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Fincher, R. and Iveson K (2008). Planning and Diversity in the City, New York: Palgrave MacMillan
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Planning Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Design (Urban Design) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022