Teacher(s)
Language
French
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Main themes
The relations between cities and their territories, local and distant, are at the core of contemporary sustainability issues. The course aims to provide theoretical, empirical and methodological tools for (i) understanding the material, socio-economic, cultural and political relations between urban spaces and the other spaces, rural, periurban and other urban ones, that form the territories of cities (hinterland and foreland), (ii) intervening in these territories in a sustainable development and sustainability perspective.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | At the end of this course, the student is capable to: 1. Master theoretical knowledge in geography of urban spaces and territories connected to these spaces 2. Translate this knowledge into methods for analysing data on cities and flows in urban territores 3. Realise a diagnostic on urban territories and resources management therein 4. Assess and design projects of urban and ecoterritories development based on the principles of sustainable development |
Content
The course will study the environmental impact of cities and how these impacts can be mitigated. Notably, urban areas do not exist in isolation, they are dependent on resources which are sourced from local and global supply chains, and sustainable urban development and planning requires accounting for impacts beyond city boundaries.
As well as introducing participants to quantitative methods from the fields of industrial ecology and geography, the classes will cover urban food systems, sustainable infrastructure and housing, circular economy, green transport, and nature-based solutions for cities. Throughout we will link our contexts to real cities and ongoing policy efforts to make urban life more sustainable.
Teaching methods
A mix of presentations, exercises, and inverted classroom -classes will be interactive, with students expected to read and prepare materials in advance, as indicated on Moodle.
Evaluation methods
- In-class participation (50 % of the final grade)
- Weekly MCQs (10%)
- Final project presentation (40 %)
Online resources
Class materials will be made available on Moodle.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [60] in Geography : General
Interdisciplinary Advanced Master in Science and Management of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Master [120] in Population and Development Studies
Master [120] in Geography : General
Master [120] in Urban Planning and Territorial Development
Master [120] of Education, Section 4 : Geography