Sociology of social space

Academic year: 2006-2007 Course code module 3BSOC-020 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 2 Instructor(s) Ilse Loots Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in June Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No specific comptences are requiered. *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Sociological insight in the relationship between society and its physical surroundings (or the environment, in its larger sense). 3. Course content The course is focused on several topics within the field of the social construction of space. Spatial organisation and territory, the manipulation of distance and proximity are considered at different societal levels. At a micro level, we discover the organisation of the private sphere and living and of distance patterns in man, as well as the culture of public spaces. At the meso level, the course deals with land and property as sources of power and status, community studies (the so called 'collapse' and 'revival' of communities), urban and rural images, the territorial organisation of local authorities, spatial zoning. Localisation and zoning conflicts are dealt with in particular(NIMBY/LULU). The macro level, finally, concerns the territorial behaviour of states, the urban system and its dynamics and the issue of (spatial) globalisation.The course includes a few (small) exercises, to be prepared individually and discussed plenary. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Open book Open questions Continuous assessment: Assignments 6. Compulsory reading – study material A text book contains all the necessary articles. The hand outs with the headlines, illustrations and instructions for the exercises are available after the lessons (Blackboard). 7. Recommended reading - study material See study material. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 20/09/2006 22:41 ilse.loots