Understanding Cities and Regions

Course aim

To provide students with a broad understanding of the structures, processes and agents that shape urban/regional society and spaces. The overall aim is to make students aware of the dynamic and interconnected relations that exist within and between urban/regional society, spaces and places. In order to develop an understanding of cities/regions this course will draw upon a number of academic disciplines – sociology, geography, environmental studies, economics and politics.

Course content

Processes influencing land development and shaping built environments. Housing, jobs, transport, infrastructure and the structure of cities. Government policies and urban and regional development. Cities, regions and diversity. Alternative ways of theorising about urban and regional development. Sustainable cities and regions.

Textbook(s)

Forster C 2004, Australian Cities; Continuity and Change, 3rd, Oxford University Press, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay (Individual), Examination, Group Poster

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.