Duration
20h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Substitute(s)
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 and territorial governance course covers the processes of coordination of actors, social groups and institutions in the context of urban interventions and territorial dynamics. It puts into perspective the different forms of regulation that can be observed in this context.
The theoretical course sessions will cover the challenges and theories of urban and territorial governance, local and regional territorial reforms, governance tools mobilized in the dynamics of governance, supracommunal institutions and their spatial dynamics.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, the student masters the notions of urban and territorial governance through a theoretical learning illustrated with concrete cases.
He is able to interpret critically and systemically the role and status of different actors and tools in the production of the territory and urban projects. It captures the contexts and governance issues at different scales (building, urban area, region).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course has no prerequisites or requirements. It is recommended for students of urban planning, engineering, geography, political science and sociology.
The teaching unit refers to concepts and tools from the legal and political sciences, spatial planning, urban planning, sociology and geography. If necessary, the basis for these elements are explained during the course.
Even a basic knowledge of the Code of Territorial Development (CoDT) is not required.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is structured around theoretical sessions and case study presentations, both local and international, for discussion and analysis. Each case is mobilized to highlight a theoretical aspect of the problem addressed.
Students must write a short individual report presenting their analysis of a concrete case of territorial and urban governance. The report must include the presentation of a theoretical concept applied to the concrete case. The realization of the individual report implies a short bibliographical research.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The class sessions are held face-to-face. Some teaching activities are also carried out independently by the students.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Course notes
Course notes are made available to students on the ecampus platform.
Mandatory readings
Prior to certain courses, teachers may make available an article that must be read.
Other reference works
- Françoise Choay (1979) Urbanisme, utopies et réalités, Seuil.
- Michel Conan (1997), Qui fait la ville aujourd'hui ? Intervention de la puissance publique dans le processus de production urbaine, MELTT.
- Gabriel Dupuy (1991) L'urbanisme des réseaux : théories et méthodes, Armand Collin.
- Patrick Le Galès (2011), Le retour des villes européennes, Les Presses de Sciences Po, 486p.
- Alberto Magnaghi (2003), Le projet local, Mardaga.
- Thierry Oblet (2005), Gouverner la ville. Les voies urbaines de la démocratie moderne, PUF
- Romain Pasquier, Vincent Simoulin, Julien Weisbein (2013), La gouvernance territoriale. Pratiques, discours et théories, L.G.D.J., 332p.
- Gilles Pinson (2009), Gouverner la ville par le projet. Urbanisme et gouvernance des villes européennes, Presses des Sciences Politiques.
- Ola Söderström (2001) Des images pour agir. Le visuel en urbanisme, Payot.
- Sylvie Tissot (2007) L'État et les quartiers. Genèse d'une catégorie de l'action publique, Seuil.
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.
The final rating of the teaching unit (/20) is established on the basis of :
- An individual written exam that accounts for 50% of the final grade of the teaching unit. The written exam evaluates the comprehension of the concepts presented and discussed during the theoretical course, as well as their mobilization for the analysis of concrete cases. The written exam includes open-ended, long answer questions.
- An individual written report accounts for 50% of the final grade of the teaching unit. The synthesis note is related to the examination of a concrete case and a concept discussed during the course. The evaluation grid for the individual report is presented to the students during the first theoretical lesson. The quality of the grade is assessed by taking into account the quality of the bibliography and the accuracy of its formal presentation.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Course materials are provided via the eCampus platform. Students are asked to follow the announcements assiduously and to use the collaborative tools made available to them as part of the platform.
Contacts
Teachers can be contacted by email for any questions related to the course. Teachers are available by appointment.
- Christophe Breuer, Lecturer, bât. A1, phone 04 366 5180, Christophe.Breuer@uliege.be
- Christine Ruelle, Lecturer, bât. B52/3 (local 0/447), phone 04 366 9561, C.Ruelle@uliege.be