University College Dublin is offering free online course on Planetary Urbanisation. This course is aimed at the equivalent of first or second year undergraduate students.
This course focuses on planetary urbanisation, the idea that whether living in cities or not, most of the world’s 7 billion people are impacted by the processes of urbanisation The course will start on May 15, 2017.
Course At Glance
Length: 5 weeks
Effort: 3 hours/week
Subject: Planetary Urbanisation
Institution: University College Dublin and Future learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Course starts on May 15, 2017
Providers’ Details
University College Dublin has its origins in the mid-nineteenth century under the leadership of the renowned educationalist John Henry Cardinal Newman. Since its foundation in 1854, the University has flourished and made a unique and substantial contribution to the creation of modern Ireland, based on successful engagement with Irish society on every level and across every sphere of activity.
About This Course
The nature and form of urbanisation is rapidly changing. New cities form while others decline, urban development enhances economic chances for some but challenges quality of life for others. This course focuses on planetary urbanisation, the idea that whether living in cities or not, most of the world’s 7 billion people are impacted by the processes of urbanisation. The core question addressed during this module is:
What challenges does planetary urbanisation present in different geographical settings and how can cities be made more liveable for future generations?
The key questions we address are:
- What is urbanisation?
- What is planetary urbanisation?
- What kinds of challenges face cities globally today?
- What might future cities look like?
In addressing these students will be asked to consider how is planetary urbanisation different? How are we responding to global urban challenges? Will future cities be more liveable?
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss important urban challenges facing societies globally in the 21st century;
- Explain ‘planetary urbanisation’ and articulate how it differs from historic forms of urbanization
- Identify planetary urbanisation in action in their “home city”;
- Compare how urban experiences are differentiated across space and time
- Demonstrate the value, and appreciate the importance, of intercultural learning
Requirements
This course is aimed at the equivalent of first or second year undergraduate students. It is an introductory module and no prior knowledge of urban studies, geography, sociology or planning is required. All we ask is that you are interested in why cities are so important in the contemporary world and that you are prepared to engage with other students to share your ideas and learning.
Instructors
Niamh Moore-Cherry
Associate Prof. Niamh Moore-Cherry is based in the School of Geography, University College Dublin (Ireland). She is an urban geographer and her research is focused on understanding cities.
Niall Traynor
He is a PhD student with the School of Geography in UCD, Ireland. I’m interested in the Geographies of Southeast Asia and am researching how urban improvements in Ho Chi Minh City impact street vendors.
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