Interaction, Society and Space

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Interaction, Society and Space
Leerdoelen	1. Explain how space and society are mutually co-produced 2. Recognize the theoretical concepts of the 4 clusters in commonly encountered situations 3. Use theory to capture parts of reality; observe, document, analyze 4. Study applications of, and strands within theory, in more detail by reviewing the relevant literature 5. Reflect on theoretical insights and defend them among fellow students
Omschrijving	The course aims to introduce students in key theories on the complex interaction between people, space and decision-makers. The course trains students in analysing theoretical texts and in recognizing theoretical concepts in real life situations. After a general introduction on the nature of theory, 4 clusters of key theories are discussed in discussion sessions of two lecture hours. Each discussion session is followed by a half day of field work in which students are invited to do a reality check on the theories discussed. Meanwhile, in small groups the students do a literature review on more specific literature in the field. The findings are shared with their fellow students in the last weeks of the course. The course prepares students for the thesis by making them appreciate theory as a tool for seeing and generating new knowledge. This makes it a first attempt to work at the Master’s level.
Uren per week	6
Onderwijsvorm	Discussion sessions, Excursions, Independent study, Practicals
Toetsvorm	Examination with open questions digital, Group assignments digital
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. ir. T. van Dijk
Docent(en)	dr. ir. T. van Dijk
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs To be purchased before the start of the course: Life Between Buildings Jan Gehl ca. €  35,00 To be purchased before the start of the course: Bowling Alone Robert Putnam ca. €  20,00 To be purchased before the start of the course: Life and Death of Great American Cities Jane Jacobs ca. €  20,00 Provided in Nestor: Experts of various other key texts
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	The discussion lectures are vital for a good understanding of the texts. Only students that properly studied the literature are allowed to participate. Active engagement in the discussion is a requirement for passing the course. Maximum number of students is 50.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Society, Sustainability and Planning  (Basic programme Society, Sustainability and Planning) 1 semester I a verplicht MSc Spatial Sciences (research)  (Optional thematic courses (GERMTTO) year 1 and 2 Spatial Sciences) - semester I a keuze