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Course Description

This course explores the theoretical paradigm of planning theory. It provides students with various theories of planning as developed through different phases of planning practice. The course is focused on the issues on theory of planning that is the philosophy, process and procedural aspects of planning developed by different schools of thought. It also covers the contemporary planning theory and the practice of planning.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Conclude the knowledge of the planning theory in the past and present to solve the issues in the development process (C5)
2 ) Interpret the importance of ethics in planning practice and the role of the modern planning professional (A5).

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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Syllabus

1.1 The necessity of planning theory
1.2 Classification of planning theory
1.3 Theory - practice gap
1.4 Planning theory evolution - physical, economic, social and environmental

2.1 Planning process and the approach
2.3 Rational process of planning

3.1 Blueprint planning
3.2 Rational Comprehensive Planning
3.3 Incremental Planning
3.4 Mixed Scanning
3.5 Middle Range Planning

4.1 Choice theory of planning
4.2 Advocacy and pluralism in planning
4.3 Public participation
4.4 Transactive Planning

5.1 Various contemporary planning theories such as:
• Social Conflict and Justice
• Communicative Planning
• Collaborative Planning
• Sequential Approach Planning