autumn 2022
SPL-3010 Culture, Politics and Planning - 10 ECTS
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in a social science subject is required as a general rule.
The minimum average grade requirement is:
- C - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand
- B - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in all other countries
The course requires solid competence in reading and writing English.
Application code: 9371.
Course content
This course starts out with a brief theoretical introduction to major contestations around the concept of culture in contemporary social sciences and humanities. This is followed by an overview of shifts in interdisciplinary and thematic angles on "culture in development", from the classical era of development in the late 20th century to current rather instrumental uses of culture as a result of the neo-liberal turn and a policy focus on integration and smart city concepts, within which privatization and securitization figures prominently. A major focus is on how planning cultures and urban projects in Asian and African mega cities respond to mega trends (climate changes, tourism, youth unemployment, voluntary and involuntary migration, violent conflict, privatization of security and basic services) and emerging and future implications for Arctic cities.Objectives of the course
The students have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student has:
- A basic theoretical insight in challenges of development and North-South relations with special emphasis on aspects of culture and planning and the interfaces of culture and planning.
Skills
The student is able to:
- Make sense of historical and current perspectives on culture, knowledge production, social capital, gender and planning with relevance for development and NGOs.
Competences
- Competent application of theoretical and analytical concepts relevant to culture, planning and development
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is available for inbound exchange students.
This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements. Please see the Admission requirements.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Examination: | Date: | Duration: | Grade scale: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off campus exam | 12.12.2022 09:00 (Hand out) 19.12.2022 14:00 (Hand in) |
1 Weeks | A–E, fail F |
Coursework requirements:To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements: |
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| Obligatory attendance | Approved – not approved | ||
| Presentation of an article | Approved – not approved | ||
Re-sit examination
Retake is offered in in the beginning of the following semester in cases of grade F or Fail. Deferred examination is offered in the beginning of the following semester if the student is unable to take the final exam due to illness or other exceptional circumstances. Registration deadline for retake is 15th January for autumn semester exams and 15th August for spring semester exams.- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: SPL-3010
- Responsible unit
- Department of Social Sciences
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