2020-2021 / ARCH0554-1

Sociology and urban sociology

Duration

24h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in architecture2 crédits 

Lecturer

Stéphane Dawans

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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.



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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.



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Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None

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

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

 
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Recommended or required readings

en cours
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Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

June session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote

August-september session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

en français

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Stéphane Dawans<br /><br /> Stéphane Dawans