(Mega) cities of Asia

Bachelor 2023/2024

Type: Compulsory course (Asian and African Studies)

Area of studies: Asian and African Studies

Delivered by: School of Asian Studies

Where: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 4 year, 1, 2 module

Mode of studies: offline

Open to: students of one campus

Instructors: Pavel Em

Language: English

ECTS credits: 5

Contact hours: 52

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The 20th century was the most intensive period of urban development in human history. Cities, which served as the main platform for socio-economic, political and cultural development, arose in Asia. However, despite all the glitz and glamor of contemporary Asian megacities, they have faced a complex set of crucial problems. This course will introduce students to the basic theoretical concepts of urban studies, as well as examine the practical implications for the region of their specialization.

Learning Objectives

1. to learn the main theories and models in urban planning;
2. to realize the relationships among theoretical frameworks and their practical implications in the context of Asian cities;
3. to study Asia as a whole and specific Asian countries by discussing the distinctive urban features of the region;
4. to train presentation skills.

Expected Learning Outcomes

correctly use the terms of urban studies;
understand the basics of urban planning models;
discuss the urban issues of contemporary Asia;
realize the role of cities in the development of Asia.

Course Contents

Power of the City
Urban Planning: a Brief History
City of Production
City After Industrialization
Nature and the City
Inequalities in the City
Urban Economy
Cities under Stress: Urban Vulnerability
City as a Cultural Place
City as Art
Asian Architecture
Digital City
Urban future
How to study cities?

Assessment Elements

Final project
Students will be divided into groups. Each group has to present the project during last two seminars
Participation in seminars
All the students are required to actively participate in discussion during each seminar. The seminars' program will be given to students in advance
Practical works
All the students have to finish two practical works and submit the reports to the Lecturer
Intermediate project
Students will be divided into groups. Each group has to present the project during last seminar of the first module

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 2nd module
0.3 * Final project + 0.2 * Intermediate project + 0.3 * Participation in seminars + 0.2 * Practical works

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Imbroscio, D. L., & Davies, J. S. (2010). Critical Urban Studies : New Directions. Albany: State University of New York Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=343793
Jonas, AEG, McCann, E, & Thomas, M 2015, Urban Geography : A Critical Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, Chicester. Available from: ProQuest Ebook Central. [24 October 2019].
Key concepts in urban studies, Gottdiener, M., 2016
Parker, S. (2015). Urban Theory and the Urban Experience : Encountering the City (Vol. Second edition). Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=978361
Progress in urban geography, , 2013
The SAGE handbook of new urban studies, , 2017
Urban studies, , 2009

Recommended Additional Bibliography

City and society : an outline for urban geography, Johnston, R. J., 2013
Handbook of urban studies, , 2001
Hannigan, J. A., & Richards, G. (2017). The SAGE Handbook of New Urban Studies (Vol. 1st). Los Angeles: SAGE Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1641811
География городов : учеб. пособие для вузов, Лаппо, Г. М., 1997
Геоурбанистика : учебник для академического бакалавриата, Перцик, Е. Н., 2017

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