Learning Goals

Students are able to analyze structures and processes of governance in cities and regions with regard to their institutional anchors, actor networks and power relations, path dependencies, multi-level references and spatial effects. They have learned to critically reflect on the actions of actors on a theoretically sound basis and against the background of knowledge of numerous examples from governance practice, are trained in multi-perspective thinking and are prepared to self-reflexively perceive their future role in urban and regional development management.

Contents

Structures and processes of governance are analyzed on the basis of international literature as well as on the basis of case studies from cities and regions in Germany, drawing on comparative studies within the EU and closely linking theory and practice. The aim is to look at governance processes, structures and cultures by linking an actor- and institution-oriented perspective and to critically examine questions of the spatial effectiveness of governance at the urban and regional level - starting with place making in the neighborhood and ending with new forms of regionalization.

Teaching methods

Seminar with moderated lectures, panel and plenary discussions, group work, expert inputs
 

Mode of assessment

Examination: oral presentation (course work), written term paper (examination task)

Additional Information

Conditions for granting credit points

Passed examination task

Usage of the module
Compulsory module M.Sc. Geography, specialization 'Urban and Regional Development Management

Stellenwert der Note für die Endnote
The module grade is CP-weighted (6/120) and is included in the final M.Sc. grade.