Planning Theory and History (ABPL90134)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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Current practices of urban and regional planning have emerged as a human response to the range of circumstances surrounding settlements over time. This subject provides students with a grounding in the main theories of planning over the last two centuries as a means of understanding present-day planning practices and debates in an historical context. Accordingly, students will develop understandings of the contexts in which planning emerged as a response to concerns with a range of circumstances over time. These include: public health, technological change, environmental degradation, economic development, social justice, and conceptions of order and aesthetics. An integrated programme of lectures, readings and tutorials provide students with the materials to answer a series of related questions that chart the development over time of planning. The evolving responses to the enduring questions of planning, such as: ‘what is planning; why plan; how to plan; and what or for whom do we plan?’ are charted over time. The Australia response, in an international context, is emphasised to provide a critical lens upon current Australian planning, providing a basis for subsequent subjects in the Masters of Urban Planning Program.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should have:
- Understanding of major themes in past and present urban planning, and major theories influencing urban planning internationally and in Australia;
- Ability to critically analyse ideas about planning in the light of current practice;
- Ability to discuss, present and write coherently about the debates and themes of planning.
Generic skills
- Ability to analyse social and cultural contexts;
- Critical thinking and analysis;
- Development of logical arguments;
- Critical evaluation of policies and practices.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Five tutorial papers (700 words each), due weeks 2, 4, 6, 7 & 10 – 10% each;
- One two hour exam at the end of semester 40%;
- Class participation – 10%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David Nichols Coordinator Kathryn Davidson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week (1 x 2-hour lecture + 1 x 1-hour tutorial) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Email: nicholsd@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Master of Urban Planning - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022