APL103 History of Urban and Regional Planning

Knowledge:

The students will have knowledge of the development of urban and regional planning in Norway and the historical urban and regional development in Norway. They will be familiar with the main features of architectural history and have knowledge of historical urban forms. They will have knowledge of international urban planning ideals over time, and understand the significance of these ideals for urban development. The students will have knowledge of the Norwegian urban planning tradition and the emergence of urban and regional planning as a field and profession.

Skills:

The students will be able to understand and discuss the historical connections between political, economic, and social development and the emergence of urban and regional planning as a discipline. They will be able to place buildings in architectural history and urban forms in the history of urban form. The students will be able to identify, understand, and discuss historical urban planning ideals and place them in their social context.

Competence:

The course emphasizes insight into the historical development and social contexts that are significant for the practice of urban and regional planning as a discipline. The course aims to strengthen the students' ability to think critically and use relevant sources to discuss the historical development of urban planning ideals, urban forms, and architecture. The course provides students with the competence to understand and discuss urban and regional development in Norway and relate this to the development of urban and regional planning as a discipline and professional tradition. The course contributes to strengthening the students' understanding of society and their ability to reflect on their own role as future planners, as well as enhancing their academic skills through written assignments, presentations, and discussions.