Module Descriptors
NEW URBAN GOVERNANCE
GEOG70243
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 142
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 60%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an introduction to the emergence of the theory and practice of `new urban governance?.
In the 1980s and the 1990s the development literature began to address the need for a more broader and more inclusive notion than government applying both to the formal structures of governments as well as the diversity of institutions represented by `civil society?. An evaluation is undertaken of the challenges and problems presented by the continued growth of urban areas in the First and Third world; and in particular the provision of environmental infrastructures and services for the urban population. The main elements of the new urban governance are then examined: the creation of new mechanisms, processes and institutions based on partnerships and a wider variety of service delivery organizations dealing with housing provision, infrastructure development, basic services (water, light). Beyond these immediate responses to the `urban crisis?, new urban governance has also attempted to develop new forms of local democracy and representation and notions of citizenship. These will all be explored in a critical manner, attempting to consider the potential for new urban governance to contribute to the sustainable development of urban areas.
In the 1980s and the 1990s the development literature began to address the need for a more broader and more inclusive notion than government applying both to the formal structures of governments as well as the diversity of institutions represented by `civil society?. An evaluation is undertaken of the challenges and problems presented by the continued growth of urban areas in the First and Third world; and in particular the provision of environmental infrastructures and services for the urban population. The main elements of the new urban governance are then examined: the creation of new mechanisms, processes and institutions based on partnerships and a wider variety of service delivery organizations dealing with housing provision, infrastructure development, basic services (water, light). Beyond these immediate responses to the `urban crisis?, new urban governance has also attempted to develop new forms of local democracy and representation and notions of citizenship. These will all be explored in a critical manner, attempting to consider the potential for new urban governance to contribute to the sustainable development of urban areas.
Module Texts
UNCHS (2001) Cities in a Globalising world: global report on human settlements Earthscan
Satterthwaite, D. (ed.) (2001) Environmental problems in an urbanising world
PANOS (2001) Governing our Cities: will people power work. Panos Institute
Satterthwaite, D. (ed.) (1999) Earthscan Reader on Sustainable Cities
Satterthwaite, D. (ed.) (2001) Environmental problems in an urbanising world
PANOS (2001) Governing our Cities: will people power work. Panos Institute
Satterthwaite, D. (ed.) (1999) Earthscan Reader on Sustainable Cities
Module Resources
A networked computer for accessing Blackboard, web sites and electronic journals.
Course texts.
Learning pack.
Course texts.
Learning pack.
Module Learning Strategies
8 hours workshop
142 hours independent study
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and learning resources and receive instruction in use of the Blackboard learning environment and other web-based resources. The workshop will also introduce module themes through the use of video and textual resources. Over subsequent weeks you will then work through self-instructional course material providing a structure for reading key texts and papers and specifying tasks to be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in a designated learning group.
142 hours independent study
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and learning resources and receive instruction in use of the Blackboard learning environment and other web-based resources. The workshop will also introduce module themes through the use of video and textual resources. Over subsequent weeks you will then work through self-instructional course material providing a structure for reading key texts and papers and specifying tasks to be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in a designated learning group.
Module Additional Assessment Details
One 2500 word essay (1,2,3,4)
One task 1000 words (Communicating New Urban Governance) (1,4)
Pass criteria
You will demonstrate a sound awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed reasonably and coherently. Work is academically sound, evidencing focussed observations and acknowledging key questions. There is evidence of sound reading and thorough critical analysis of the available literature.
Distinction criteria
You will demonstrate an excellent awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are well argued and excellently organized. Work is academically excellent, evidencing perceptiveness, insight and demonstrating creativity and originality. There is evidence of excellent reading, systematic review and thorough critical meta-analysis of the available literature.
One task 1000 words (Communicating New Urban Governance) (1,4)
Pass criteria
You will demonstrate a sound awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed reasonably and coherently. Work is academically sound, evidencing focussed observations and acknowledging key questions. There is evidence of sound reading and thorough critical analysis of the available literature.
Distinction criteria
You will demonstrate an excellent awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are well argued and excellently organized. Work is academically excellent, evidencing perceptiveness, insight and demonstrating creativity and originality. There is evidence of excellent reading, systematic review and thorough critical meta-analysis of the available literature.