Overview

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 to investigate planning problems.

Grading

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

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

REQUIRED READING:

REQUIRED READING NOTES: