Course details
- DepartmentDepartment of Geography and Environment
- Application codeSS-IR203
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Overview
Urbanisation is one of the most crucial processes of change in the world today. It is also one of the most hotly debated topics across the social sciences.
The course begins with exploring the concept of the ‘urban’ in urban studies literature by examining what urbanisation means to the governments, businesses and people whose lives are affected by changes to the built environment of cities and to the ecosystems that support them. It moves on to consider urban contestations over policy, planning and development among a wide range of stakeholders, from real estate developers to social movements to international NGOs.
This interactive course will draw on examples of urban policy and planning practices from both the global North and the South, with emphasis on Asia, Latin America and the North Atlantic. It will also include a field visit to central London.
Key information
Prerequisites: At least one introductory course in the social sciences (politics, sociology, economics, geography, anthropology, history).
Level: 200 level. Read more information on levels in our FAQs
Fees: Please see Fees and payments
Lectures: 36 hours
Classes: 18 hours
Assessment: One examination (75%) and one essay (25%)
Typical credit: 3-4 credits (US) 7.5 ECTS points (EU)
Please note: Assessment is optional but may be required for credit by your home institution. Your home institution will be able to advise how you can meet their credit requirements. For more information on exams and credit, read Teaching and assessment
Is this course right for you?
This course aims to help students critically understand key debates on urbanisation, and evaluate the social implications of this process. This course may be of interest to those hoping to develop a career in responding to future challenges of an urbanising world.
Outcomes
- Critically understand key contemporary debates on urbanisation and urban development
- Display comparative knowledge of urban transformations in different parts of the world
- Evaluate the social implications of urbanisation processes
- Respond to the future challenges of an urbanising world
Content
The fundamentals of my course are covered at my home institution, but the summer school course gives me an extra breadth into how the industry works. It’s been a really good experience in diversifying my skill set.
Faculty
The design of this course is guided by LSE faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course.
Department
LSE’s Department of Geography and Environment is a centre of international academic excellence in economic, urban and development geography, environmental social science and climate change.
We are highly regarded both nationally and internationally. In 2023, the QS World University rankings rated us 2nd globally for Geography. We have had 3 holders of the highly competitive Philip Leverhulme Prize Fellowships for researchers under 36.
The Department’s courses are designed to benefit from, and complement, the strengths and aspirations of LSE. Students will learn from world-leading academics within the Department who have well-established international reputations. Engaging with cutting-edge research, students will learn how the department contributes to important international policy issues.
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