Type of course: |
Compulsory |
Language of instruction: |
English |
Erasmus Language of instruction: |
English |
Name of lecturer: |
George Emanuel Voicu |
Seminar tutor: |
George Emanuel Voicu |
Form of education |
Full-time |
Form of instruction: |
Class |
Number of teaching hours per semester: |
56 |
Number of teaching hours per week: |
4 |
Semester: |
Summer |
Form of receiving a credit for a course: |
Grade |
Number of ECTS credits allocated |
4 |
Course aims:
mastering the theory and methodology regarding regional development and spatial planning
analysis and interpretation of territorial relations at various spatial levels
knowledge of the structure of the plans of organization and management of the territory
identification, definition and description of basic methods in regional development and spatial planning
application of principles, methods, research techniques appropriate to the purpose of the research, in order to identify concrete solutions to real situations
conducting a case study on geographical processes or phenomena that highlight capabilities of analysis, synthesis, originality and appropriate use of regional research methodology
Course Entry Requirements:
Basic knowledge in National and European urban planning legislation
Course contents:
International cooperation and regional development
Theories of regional development
Regional Development Strategies (I)
Regional Development Strategies (II)
European Union policies with territorial impact
Community competition policy
Trans-European networks
Structural funds
Common agricultural policies
Environmental policies
Research, technology and development
Polycentric spatial development and a new city-rural relationship
Equivalent access to infrastructure and knowledge
Prudent management of nature and cultural heritage
Teaching methods:
Presentation, explanations, problematization, examples
Learning outcomes:
Acquiring basic knowledge and methodology in regional development and spatial planning in a National and European context
Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:
Final evaluation Written exam- 60%Progress check- practical works -40%
Recommended reading:
Benedek, J.,
Introduction to territorial planning, Risoprint Publishing House
, Cluj Napoca
, 2001
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Cocean, P.,
Northwest Region Planning (PATR), Cluj University Press
, Cluj Napoca
, 2004
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Ianoş, I., Humeau, J.B.,
Theory of human settlement systems, Technical Publishing House
, Bucuresti
, 2000
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