Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - PLAN 100 D100

Introduction to Planning (3)

Class Number: 7574

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students will be exposed to a broad overview of the field of planning. The course will introduce students to the role of a planner while exploring the practice of planning (human settlements and community planning) in varying contexts within Canada and internationally. Students with credit for PLAN 200 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this introductory course, students will be exposed to a broad overview of the field of planning. The course will introduce students to the role of a planner while exploring the practice of planning (human settlements and community planning) in varying contexts within Canada and internationally. The course will include critical analyses of case studies using examples from both the Global South and Global North, covering diverse topics, including but not limited to planning ethics, food system planning, design, environmental planning, human settlements, equity and inclusivity, history of planning, and Indigenous planning. Students will have the opportunity to engage with practitioners online and better understand the multi-faceted role of a planner from the private, public, civil society, and academic sectors. Both the potential and the limitations of the field of planning in contributing toward a more just and sustainable community will be critically analyzed by examining planning theories, tools, and practices. The environmental focus is complemented by a supporting, and equally important, pillar of seeking just sustainability, which means that attention to equity and social justice must be forefront in all of our planning processes, decisions, and practices.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

After completing PLAN 100, students will be able to:

  • Identify the multifaceted roles and ethical responsibilities of a planner;
  • Describe the role of planning in various contexts;
  • Identify and describe core planning theories and tools;
  • Describe the environmental and social impact of diverse planning interventions and scenarios;
  • Work effectively in a team setting to investigate planning problems.

Grading

  • Assignments 80%
  • Participation 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

You will need access to computer, internet, photo taking device (smart phone or digital camera).

REQUIRED READING:

Online readings will be made available on Blackboard to download.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.