URBPLAN 122 : Introduction to Society, Civics and Governance Issues for Urban Planning

Creative Arts and Industries

2024 Semester Two (1245) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An introduction to the concepts of civics and governance in New Zealand and its international obligations, the theories and values of democracy, natural justice and the role institutional behaviour. Provides an understanding of the basis of the New Zealand legal system, the Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and public policy development.

Course Overview

This course aims to develop a critical understanding of urban social issues, social justice, civics, governance, and their relationship to planning.

The aims of this course are to provide an introduction to the social aspects of planning, to ensure students understand the issues affecting different groups and the governance systems and processes used in planning for social issues. 

Course Requirements

Restriction: URBPLAN 102

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand and explain of social diversity and the social issues affecting individuals, families, and communities in urban areas; (Capability 1.1 and 2.1)
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of of social equity and social justice and their relevance for urban planning; (Capability 1.2)
  3. Develop an understanding of and an ability to critically assess relevant current urban planning, urban design, and transport planning responses to social issues (Capability 1.3)
  4. An ability to formulate policies; plans and urban design responses for an inclusive, safer, more sustainable urban area (Capability 2.3 and 3.3)
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competency and community participation methods and the ability toapply the concepts with a diversity of communities (Capability 3.3)
  6. Develop an understanding of the urban planning issues for seniors and people who are differently-abled (Capability 3.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignment 1 (THREE Parts) 25% Individual Coursework
4 Weekly Quizzes 25% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Assignment 1 (THREE Parts)
4 Weekly Quizzes
Final Exam

The Urban Planning programme policy requires ALL elements of course assessment to be submitted by the due date/time, to pass this course. This applies to ALL assignments, tests and examinations (excluding the Quiz). Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved using the online Extension of Time Application form available on Canvas. Students should notify the Course Director/Course Coordinator of their situation as soon as practicable, and preferably before any due date. Notifications by students should include information about the unexpected circumstances and should attach evidence to support this if available. Notifications received after an assessment due date will be accepted, where this is reasonable, within the context of the course. If possible, students are encouraged to seek medical, counselling or other support from the most appropriate sources. Any coursework not received by the due date and time, and for which no extension of time has been approved, will receive the grade ‘DNC’ (Did Not Complete). A DNC for any one piece of course work will result in a DNC for the WHOLE course. A DNC for the course is a FAIL.

Teaching & Learning Methods

This course will be delivered based on lectures and workshops to cover both theoretical and practical skills required for understanding urban social and governance issues. This course builds on Urban Planning courses such as URBPLAN101, URBPLAN123, and
URBPLAN125. It also prepares the students for subsequent Urban Planning courses. This course is lecture-based. Skills will be developed through practice and discussions. This course provides and encourages different learning opportunities for the students,
including learning through the lectures, learning by doing, learning by research, and learning from peers.
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend at least 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in. During a typical teaching week, there will be 3 hours of lectures; and over the semester,
3 one hour tutorials. For the 12 teaching weeks, this totals to 36 hours (Note: there will be no teaching in the twelfth week, to allow for e School of Architecture and Planning's Studio Week). Since the course as a whole represents approximately 150 hours of study,
that leaves a total of 114 hours across the entire semester for independent study, e.g. reading, reflection, preparing for assessments, etc.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 33 hours of lectures, 3 one-hour tutorials, 114hours of reading and thinking about the content, and working on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required for the exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

During the semester, the lecturer will provide a general feedback based on your weekly tasks. You may ask your questions through Canvas, or you may visit them in their office during office hours for face to face consultations. 

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 01/11/2023 10:21 a.m.