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290118 EX Scientific Excursion: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany (2011S)

Theory and Practice in Spatial Planning and Urban Development in a Comparison Between Four Countries

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

Language: German

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Aims, contents and method of the course

“Smart, sustainable and inclusive growth” (2010, European Commission). These are the principles of the European long term strategy „Europe 2020“. Not only a resource efficient and greener economy play a major role but also economic, social and territorial cohesion. Contributions to this strategy are requested of all levels and actors within the EU. The question must be raised in how far those principles match with concepts of spatial planning and urban development as well as how they shall be set in in practice. Doubtlessly, there may be tensions between theory and practice of the various fields and levels of action. Right to these fields of tension the focus of the excursion will be dedicated. Various distinct problems and questions of spatial planning and urban development will be discussed in a comparison of cities from four countries: Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna, Linz, Salzburg and Munich

Assessment and permitted materials

The marking will be derived from sufficient attendance/active participation, oral presentations and final report. Every single part has to be marked positively.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

This excursion intends to pass on theoretical knowledge and practical examples in the fields of spatial planning and urban development; apply an integrative comparative approach; to identify and analyze specific problems and challenges of places; to stimulate critical reflections on discussed content and observed processes; to foster direct contact between students, scientists and practitioners.
During the excursions, field trips and mapping methods will be applied on research questions at hand by the students and discussed in plenum together with local experts. Furthermore, students will be motivated to intensify there interest in the excursions content by conducting their master thesis on presented issues.

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Association in the course directory

(B7.2) (MG3-EX) (MR7-EX) (T, R, L)

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