Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in architecture | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The urban question is the today's major concern : the complete urbanization of the planet, such as Henri Lefebvre already envisaged in 1970, seems to be realized gradually and even more quickly. The Urbanization process has given way to a metropolization regime. As we know that city dwellers will account for two-thirds of the world population by 2030, it seems necessary to focus more than ever on what might be called "the urban condition."
The Urban sociology is working to make this phenomenon intelligible for a bit more than a century. Therefore, after quickly introduced the discipline (Weber, Simmel, Chicago School,...) we will examine the themes that drive the latest research (both in sociology in urban planning). urbanity, centrality, territoriality (the neighborhood ...), segregation (suburbanization, relegation, gentrification ...), public space, "intermediate" spaces that, taking account of social issues, are the subject of particular interest among architects), etc.<br /><br /> The urban question is the today's major concern : the complete urbanization of the planet, such as Henri Lefebvre already envisaged in 1970, seems to be realized gradually and even more quickly. The Urbanization process has given way to a metropolization regime. As we know that city dwellers will account for two-thirds of the world population by 2030, it seems necessary to focus more than ever on what might be called "the urban condition."
The Urban sociology is working to make this phenomenon intelligible for a bit more than a century. Therefore, after quickly introduced the discipline (Weber, Simmel, Chicago School,...) we will examine the themes that drive the latest research (both in sociology in urban planning). urbanity, centrality, territoriality (the neighborhood ...), segregation (suburbanization, relegation, gentrification ...), public space, "intermediate" spaces that, taking account of social issues, are the subject of particular interest among architects), etc.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course is directed to both architecture students (3e B) and sociology students (Master). Its main goal is to lead students in architecture and in sociology to wonder what sociology can bring to the understanding of urbanized spaces as well as how to adapt them while changing their practices. Architects and sociologists are likely to work together in order to act on the city, from interdisciplinary platforms. This course is an invitation to open a dialogue.<br /><br /> This course is directed to both architecture students (3e B) and sociology students (Master). Its main goal is to lead students in architecture and in sociology to wonder what sociology can bring to the understanding of urbanized spaces as well as how to adapt them while changing their practices. Architects and sociologists are likely to work together in order to act on the city, from interdisciplinary platforms. This course is an invitation to open a dialogue.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The sociology students are familiar with the procedures and basic concepts. As for architecture students, they will build upon existing experience on the prerequisite course ARCH0226-1<br /><br /> The sociology students are familiar with the procedures and basic concepts. As for architecture students, they will build upon existing experience on the prerequisite course ARCH0226-1
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course will be mainly given in masterful form (with the help of a power point, excerpts from documentaries, ...) and possibly accompanied by one or two presentations of researchers<br /><br /> The course will be mainly given in masterful form (with the help of a power point, excerpts from documentaries, ...) and possibly accompanied by one or two presentations of researchers
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Recommended or required readings
Course notes resuming the logical structure (+ bibliography) and a reading portfolio will be available.<br /><br /> Course notes resuming the logical structure (+ bibliography) and a reading portfolio will be available.
Assessment methods and criteria
Examen écrit et/ou oral pour les étudiants en architecture et oral pour les étudiants en sociologie<br /><br /> Examen écrit et/ou oral pour les étudiants en architecture et oral pour les étudiants en sociologie
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Stéphane Dawans<br /><br /> Stéphane Dawans