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Comparative Urban Planning (PLAN90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This subject will introduce students to the range of perspectives on urban planning systems and cultures offered by different disciplines. In a first half, political science, geography, history, business and urban planning disciplinary approaches to the aims and methods of comparison of urban planning systems will be examined. In the second half of the subject, a series of case studies of the main features and legal basis of different national planning systems and cultures of particular nations will be presented depending on staff availability and expertise. These national case studies are intended to illustrate the contrasts that exist in planning systems and cultures across the global north and south. The subject is intended as the basis from which to explore the other subjects available in this specialization.
Intended learning outcomes
At the successful conclusion of this subject, a student will be able to:
- Critically examine planning systems and cultures from non-planning discipline perspectives;
- Explore the impact of history and tradition in the development of planning approaches;
- Critically evaluate the strength and weaknesses of different planning systems with reference to their context.
Generic skills
- Understand theory and think in a critical and reflective manner;
- develop core planning knowledge and skills;
- understand nations and cities in an international comparative context;
- develop secondary sources research skills;
- develop areas of specialisation in particular regions/nations;
- develop written, graphic and oral presentation skills.
Last updated: 28 April 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90130 | Planning Law & Statutory Planning | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
An interest in and appreciation of national and subnational cultural differences.
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: 28 April 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Individual critical summary of the value of a chosen non-planning disciplinary perspective for understanding urban planning in a chosen country
| Week 4 | 20% |
Group (4-5 students) oral presentation of a poster summarising the planning system in a chosen country
| Week 8 | 20% |
Individual essay comparing and contrasting the administration, legal basis and culture of two national planning systems
| Week 12 | 60% |
Last updated: 28 April 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 28 April 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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: 28 April 2023