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3421 (v.4) Geography 314 - Urban Development and Planning in Australia and Europe - Historical, Political and socioeconomic Perspectives


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 5 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

2494 (v.5) Geography 214 - Urban Development and Planning in Australia and Europe - Historical, Political and socioeconomic Perspectives
11285 (v.3) Australian Studies 354
12652 (v.2) Anthropology 323 - Life in the City - Urban Anthropology or any previous version
12684 (v.2) Australian Studies 254
12714 (v.2) Anthropology 223 - Life in the City - Urban Anthropology or any previous version

Syllabus:

Historical aspects of urban development. Urban systems and central place systems. City form and structure. The factors influencing the location of residential, commercial and industrial land uses. The effects of urbanisation on the physical and social environment. Case studies from Australia, Western Europe, North America and Monsoon Asia will be utilised extensively for illustrative purposes, plus a major research paper.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A familiarity with social scientific and, in particular, geographical approaches to the study of urban development and planning. Conducted practical and field work on an urban topic. Grounded their knowledge through a consideration of the major urban development and planning issues of the Perth metropolitan area. Conducted an individual or small group research project on an urban topic.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Carter, H. (1995), "The Study of Urban Geography" (fourth edition). London, Blackwell. Anderson, K. and Gale, F. (eds.) (1992), "Inventing Places: Studies in Cultural Geography". Melbourne, Longman Cheshire. Hedgcock, D. and Yichtafel, O. (eds.), (1992), "Urban and Regional Planning in Western Australia: Historical and Critical Perspectives". Perth, Paradigm Press. Johnston, R. J. (1984), "City and Society: an Outline for Urban Geography" London, Hutchinson. Rugg, D. S. (1979), "Spatial Foundations of Urbanism", (second edition). Dubuque, Iowa, Wm. C. Brown. Short, J. R. (1989), "The Humane City", Oxford, Blackwell. Short, J. R. (1996), "The Urban Order", London, Blackwell.

Unit Texts:

Forster, C. (1999), "Australian Cities: Continuity and Change" (second edition). Melbourne, Oxford University Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 12.5%, Practical/Fieldwork 12.5%, Research Essay 25%, Research Report 25%, Test one 12.5%, Test two 12.5%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90309 Human Geography

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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