Program Overview

Course Information

Course Description

The course FAG3164 Planning Theory is a 7.5 credit course that focuses on individual readings of selected texts of the different strands in planning theory. The course is based on discussions and exercises at seminars, where students are expected to write notes on how their own subject and research relates to the readings.

Course Contents

The course contents include:

• Historical and contemporary development in the field of planning theory
• Central concepts from planning theory
• Relation between theory and methodology
• Use and value of theory in relation to planning practice
• Critical analysis of theoretical texts and their placement in a wider context of theoretical traditions

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Describe historical and contemporary development in the field of planning theory
• Identify, explain, and use central concepts from planning theory
• Discuss the relation between theory and methodology
• Discuss and evaluate the use and value of theory in relation to planning practice
• Critically analyse theoretical texts and place them in a wider context of theoretical traditions
• Position and relate own research to relevant strands of the wider historical context of planning theory and planning research

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

Participants need to be accepted into a PhD programme.

Recommended Prerequisites

Participants need to be accepted into a PhD programme.

Literature

• Allmendinger Phil 2009 Planning Theory. Palgrave Macmillan (2nd edition)
• A selection of scientific articles representing classical texts and the latest central texts and themes in the field - a reading list is distributed in connection with admission

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

P, F

Examination

• PRO1 - Project work, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Other Requirements for Final Grade

• Participation in course seminars
• Written text with theoretical positioning, to be presented and discussed at the final seminar

Examiner

Maria Hĺkansson

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered by

ABE/Urban and Regional Studies

Education Cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate Course

Postgraduate courses at ABE/Urban and Regional Studies