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City Lights: Cities, Culture and History (ABPL90280)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject explores the histories not only of particular cities but also more broadly the historical development of spatial and social features of cities. Elements developed over time in both Australian and international urban areas are countenanced with a view to understanding how these have worked and might continue to work – through adaptation, reinvigoration, or refinement – in the urban context. The central question of the appeal and value of the city in the past and present is at the forefront. Understanding of city culture and the quality of the urban fabric over time is emphasised.
50% of the assessment of this course comes from a creative work produced individually by students which reflects on, and engages with, themes explored in the course: cities, creativity, society, history, urbanity, and culture.
Please note that this subject is only available to students admitted into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Intended learning outcomes
- Discuss, compare and outline the evolution of cities over time and in different places;
- Research and analyse specific city elements;
- Engage in discourse on city development, plans and urban change;
- Evaluate specific places on historic, heritage and civic criteria
- Convey knowledge of urban environments and culture in a visual and/or experiential format.
Generic skills
- 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.
- Development of logical arguments.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class paper
| Week 7 | 10% |
Essay
| Week 12 | 30% |
Creative work, may take the form of a short film, an 2D artwork, a sculpture or any other creative work that invites the student to reflect on and interpret the themes of the course
| Week 12 | 50% |
Class participation (participation in weekly tutorial and lecture class discussions) | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Course Reader
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024