Lectures and tutorials
Vorlesungen
Vorlesungen des Fach-
gebiets Entwerfen ubd internationale Urbanistik |
Winter 2009/10
 Global Cities - Local Space: Urbanization trends and prospects (Prof. Herrle)
The Habitat Unit offers a series of lectures on basic aspects of
contemporary urbanization and related development issues. Topics
include:
- global and regional demographic and economic trends
- city typology and urban forms
- impacts of globalization: global cities and megacities
- informal housing, slums and squatter settlements
- informal economies, employment patterns and networks
- sustainablility aspects of urban development
- housing and urban planning strategies
- action area planning and strategic planning
- the role of international cooperation, key institutions and
their positions: UN Habitat, The World Bank, The Cities Alliance, GTZ, KfW, NGOs.
Lectures will be open to all students of School VI Planning-Building-Environement. However,
participation is mandatory for students of the Urban
Management Master Program and the Urban
Design Master Program.
Together with the tutorial offered in parallel, these lecture series
provide the knowledge base recommended for seminars and projects
at the Habitat Unit.
 For information on 'book reviews' (3 ECTS) click
here.
A complete list of recommended literature is available on the protected area for our courses. Details on access including a password will be circulated by e-mail among registered participants.
A tutorial on special aspects complementing the lectures will be
offered in each winter semester.
Details will be announced in due time. |
