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Abstract
Theorizing the contemporary cityThe theory seminar Sessions on Territory investigates contemporary urban phenomena – phenomena emerging predomi-nantly as a result of accelerating modernization, globalization and neo-liberalism.
Objective
Rather than being located at the urban ‘centres’ of the twentieth century such as New York, London or Tokyo, these phenomena are increasingly situated at what was formally known as the ‘edge’, in locales such as peripheral urban set-ups and informal settlements of Cairo, São Paulo, Nairobi, Mumbay, etc. In parallel to the presentation and discussion of a variety of emerging urban phenomena – producing an inventory of selected con-temporary urban mutations - the seminar course foregrounds the question of methodology in urban research. Rather than making a call for a purely scientific approach to research methodology, the course supports an awareness of the instrumentality of methodolo-gy and the modes by which research may be communicated.
Content
The course touches upon both methods and tools native to the disci-pline of architecture and urban design, and also those situated in the broader interdisciplinary field of urban studies, incorporating disciplines such as urban sociology, urban geography and urban economics.
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| independent project |
Theory Seminar: Essay Part 2
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 90 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Urban Design (The MAS in Urban Design is a one-year postgraduate master program in research and design, starting each autumn semester. Start of the next course: Autumn Semester 2021. The program seeks design professionals interested in the investigation and development of tools for use in complex conditions. A culture of inquiry within the studio encourages the development of strong outlooks on the development of urban scenarios. Emphasis is put on method, incremental design, and tools of communication with the aim of preparing participants for interdisciplinary work within design offices, academic teams, or municipal agencies. The graduate is given the title of Master of Advanced Studies in Urban Design (MAS ETH UD).)