The aim of the course is to study processes of urbanisation and globalisation, and their mutual connection in border regions, European and global contexts. Another aim is to contribute knowledge, problem formulations and ideas to the course ES152 'Project development and project management', which runs in parallel.

The main goal in this course is to bring understanding about urbanity, and its importance for a modern Europe with global linkage and networks. Based on a theoretical framework, the students will study central questions in this field of knowledge related to urban culture, politics and economy, and their development over time.

The course begins with an introduction to important concepts relating to urbanisation, globalisation and culture, and also refers back to previously-studied concepts on urban culture and economy.

Alongside lectures and seminars, students conduct a minor field study in different parts of Malmö and Copenhagen, where themes and theoretical concepts are applied.

At the completion of this course, the student should:

1. Show understanding of the complexity of urbanity;

2. Understand this complexity in terms of place, economy, social relations, culture and politics;

3. Understand the role of urbanity in European societies at large, and in relation to historical and global discourses;

4. Show knowledge about theories related to urbanity;

5. Understand how fiction can be used to illustrate specific themes and structures concerning questions on urbanity;

6. Show ability to make assessments within the field of study, with scientific, societal and ethical aspects taken into consideration;

7. Have gained a critical and analytical approach to sources and different kinds of information;

8. Be able to plan and conduct field studies, and use this to deepen their own knowledge and understanding of urban processes and problems;

9. Show insight in the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and our responsibility for its use;

10. Show ability to assess the need for further knowledge, and take responsibility for the own development of competence within this subject

Lectures

Seminars

Group assignments

Individual studies

Fieldwork

Seminar presentations

Fieldwork

Written Home exam

Please note additional online resources may supplement/complement the core textbooks.

The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

If a course ceases to be available or has undergone any major changes, the students are to be offered two opportunities to retake the examination during the year following the change for re-examination, based on the syllabus which applied at registration.

The Language of instruction is English.