Special Readings in Strategic Urban and Regional Planning

Aim

On completion of the course, the student must, at an advanced level, be able to:

• independently formulate a relevant research problem in the field of strategic urban and regional planning
• summarise and critically analyse current research in strategic urban and regional planning
• plan, implement and present an independent written assignment at an advanced level in the field of strategic urban and regional planning, within given time and resource limits
• discuss and present an independent, individual scientific assignment in accordance to academic conventions

Content

During this course students work on a research problem of their own choice, within the field of strategic urban and regional planning. The course includes an individual written assignment, which involves either compiling and analysing current research belonging to a specific topic within the field of strategic urban and regional planning, or engaging with a particular method of relevance for the field. In the course, an individual assignment in strategic urban and regional planning is planned, executed and presented in writing. The individual assignment is discussed and presented at seminars.