Course overview
This course aims to provide students with a general sociological introduction and understanding of social and cultural difference(s) and the implications this has for planning/planners. The course will also act as a foundation for subsequent social/community planning courses, Social Planning Techniques and Analytic Methods for Planners, as well as help to prepare students to do Honours or Planning Projects with a sociological framework for analysis in the urban/regional planning program.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of concepts such as social difference and diversity, social capital, poverty, social exclusion, risk locational disadvantage and community consultation/participation
- Understand communicative planning techniques
- Recognise the diverse needs/wants of different social groups and appreciate the implications of this diversity for planning/planners
- Appreciate the importance of social and cultural issues in the formulation, articulation and implementation of planning strategies and policies
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