Similarities and dissimilarities in national planning systems, traditions and issues. Experiences from cross-border planning. Examples from ongoing cross-border projects. In-depth study with systematic comparison of the planning contexts in two european countries.
AG2161 European Planning Systems 7.5 credits
Literature and project course on analysing planning systems, issues and traditions primarily within European countries and regions. Mainly for students with experiences from planning systems and/or planning education in Sweden or abroad.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course requirements students shall:
- be able to analyse the differences between planning systems and how these affect planning practise.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge corresponding to at least 60 credits in urban and regional planning.
Recommended prerequisites
At least 30 ects within urban and regional planning
Literature
To be decided upon an individual basis.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Project Work, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LIT1 - Literature Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Literature report (LIT1; 1c), projectwork (ÖVN1; 4c)
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
The Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Individual reading course for students in Master's programme Sustainable Urban Planning and Design
Given on demand.