Models of urban-spatial development 1900-7-MPRM-UIR

A discussion of the Chicago models and their significance for research on the spatial structure of cities in the world.
Spatial development of Latin American cities and the use of Chicago models for their analysis.
Functional-spatial structure of cities of the Orient.
Functional-spatial structure of African and Asian cities.
European and American cities - changes in function and spatial structure.
Towards new models of urban development.
Sustainable development of big cities.
Cities and climate change and the role of green spaces and public spaces in cities. EU solutions.

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

spatial development

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The course aims to introduce students to the processes of expansion and diversification of urban space in various regions of the world. Functional-spatial models used by geographers since the 1970s are used to discuss these processes. They all derive from the concept of urban development proposed in the 1920s by Chicago sociologists. Contemporary processes changing the socio-spatial structure of cities will be discussed, giving numerous examples of cities in different parts of the world

Course coordinators

Mirosława Czerny

Learning outcomes

K_W01, K_W02 / K_U01, K_U02, K_U03, K_U08, K_U09 / K_K02, K_K06 / S2_W01, S2_W02 / S2_U01, S2_U02, S2_U03, S2_U08, S2_U09 / S2_K02, S2_K06

Student knows processes of spatial changes of functions and social features of the city, in different regions and conditions in the world.
Student is able to explain social and environmental effects of these changes.
Student is able to interpret the course of change processes.
Student is able to explain the causes of urban sprawl and urban growth in different continents.
Student is able to explain reasons of gentrification, revitalization and urban sprawl processes.

After completing the course -Models of the spatial development of cities, the student knows and understands the models of the spatial development of cities (S2_W01, S2_W02, S2_W09 );

can explain why there are different forms and internal structures of cities shown on models, and can identify and explain the processes and mechanisms that shape the contemporary form of cities. (S2_U01, S2_U02, S2_U03, S2_U08, S2_U09 );

is willing to understand the reasons for the phenomenon of poverty districts (S2_K02, S2_K06)

Assessment criteria

Lectures with presentations. Exam,, mainly based on the material from the lecture. Possibly the possibility to supplement the knowledge with German or English language textbooks.

Practical placement

Bibliography

Czerny M. 2015. Stare i nowe w przestrzeni miast Ameryki Łacińskiej. WUW.
Heineberg H., Kraas F., 2017. Stadtgeographie (UTB M / Uni-Taschenbücher) (Grundriss Allgemeine Geographie).
Gaebe W., 2004. Urbane Räume. UTB
Pacione M., 2009. Urban Geography: A Global Perspective. Kindle.
Rink D., Haase A. (red.). 2018. Handbuch Stadtkonzepte. UTB. Opladen.

Additional information

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