Cities Past and Future (PLAN10001)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Metropolitan areas have changed substantially through history. This subject examines the ideas, values and forces that influenced the physical growth and development of urban areas in the developed world. Using examples in Melbourne where possible and focusing on specific features and concepts of space and community, the subject considers social, economic, political and environmental processes of urban change. It provides opportunities for students to speculate on the future of our cities in the twenty-first century and to consider the role of the planner, the citizen, governing bodies, and other forces, on the shape and changing role of the city.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who have completed this subject should be able to:




  • Understand the major themes in past and present urban development;
  • Critically analyse ideas about urban history and related issues in the light of the current state of cities;
  • Discuss, present and write coherently about the debates and themes of urban development and the role of urban planners in addressing the issue of climate change.

Generic skills

Students who have successfully completed this subject will have developed the following generic skills:

  • High-level written communication skills
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Ability to develop logical arguments from source material.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL20034 Urban History
Semester 1 (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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • 500 word assignment due week 4, (10%);
  • 1500 word essay due week 10, (40%);
  • Final two-hour exam examination period, (40%);
  • Class attendance and participation, through the semster (10%).

 

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorDavid Nichols
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours2x1 hour lectures plus 1x 1hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Davison, Graeme (2004, 1979) The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne. Carlton: Melbourne University Press.
    Forster, Clive (2004, 1999, 1995) Australian Cities: Continuity and change. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
    Hall, Peter (2002) Cities of Tomorrow: An intellectual history of urban planning and design in the twentieth century. Malden, MA: Blackwell.
    Mumford, Lewis (1961) The City in History. New York: Harcourt Brace.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationBachelor of Design Elective Subjects
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

Last updated: 9 April 2025