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10563 (v.4) Planning Theory 412
Area: | Department of Urban and Regional Planning |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An introduction to and historical overview of planning theory including modern and post modern perspectives within the context of ethical practice. An evaluation of planning theories and their contribution to formulation of planning policy. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have developed an understanding of planning theories. Critically reviewed past and present trends of planning theories. Investigated the links between planning theory and planning practice. |
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: | Abelove H., Barale M., and Halperin, D. (1993), The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader. Amin, A. and Graham, S. (1998), "The Ordinary City", Transactions Institute of British Geographers, 22, 411-429. Amin, A. and Thrift, N. (1995), "Institutional Issues for the Eurpoean Regions", Economy and Society, 24, 41-66. Bauman, Z. (2001), Community. Cambridge, Polity. Beatley, T. (1989), "Environmental Ethics and Planning Theory," Journal of Planning Literature, 4, 1-32. Benjamin, W. (1969), Illuminations. NewYork, Schocken. Benjamin, W. (1985), One Way Street and Other Writings. London, Verso. Beauregard, R. (1992), "Without a Net - Modernist Planning and the Postmodern Abyss" Journal of Planning Education and Research, 10(3), 159-164. Beauregard, R. (1989), "Between Modernity and Postmodernity" Environment & Planning D, 7(4), 381-395. Beck, U. (1992), Risk Society. London, Sage. Burayidi, M. (ed) (2000), Urban Planning in a Multicultural Society. Westport, Praeger. Butler, J. (1991), Gender Trouble. London, Routledge. Connelly, J. and Smith, G. (1999), Politics and the Environment, London, Routledge |
Unit Texts: | Taylor, N. (1998), Urban Planning Theory Since 1945. New York, Sage. Forester, J. (1999) The Deliberative Practitioner. Cambridge, MIT Press. Hillier, J. (2002), Shadows of Power - An Allegory of Prudence in Land Use Planning. London, Routledge. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class Participation 10%, Seminar Paper 30%, Term Paper 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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